china

China, officially the People's Republic of China, is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion in 2017. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometers, it is the third or fourth largest country by total area.

JD Technology’s IPO Delayed as Firm Waits on Regulators

JD Technology’s IPO Delayed as Firm Waits on Regulators
JD Technology’s IPO Delayed as Firm Waits on Regulators
May 12, 2022  |  IPO

JD Technology, the FinTech arm of Chinese eCommerce giant JD.com, is delaying its initial public offering as it continues to wait for government regulatory approval....

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CBDC Weekly: BIS Says 90% Central Banks Exploring Digital Currency; Call to Slow Down Digital Rupee; Philippines Plans Q4 Pilot of Wholesale CBDC
CBDC Weekly: BIS Says 90% Central Banks Exploring Digital Currency; Call to Slow Down Digital...
May 09, 2022  |  CBDC

Nine out of 10 central banks surveyed by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said that they are at least exploring a central bank digital...

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After Stunning Expansion, China’s Community-Buying Industry Quickly Contracts
After Stunning Expansion, China’s Community-Buying Industry Quickly Contracts
May 09, 2022  |  eCommerce

The richest Chinese tech giants have put the breaks on community buying, a process where tech giants facilitate the traditional practice of neighbors pooling money...

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Tech Startups Seeking US Funding Could Be Vetted After Pentagon Uncovers Chinese Exploitation
Tech Startups Seeking US Funding Could Be Vetted After Pentagon Uncovers Chinese Exploitation
May 08, 2022  |  Startups

Congress may command government agencies to vet tech startups looking for federal funding in the near future, according to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report...

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China, Russia Central Banks to Discuss National Payment Systems
China, Russia Central Banks to Discuss National Payment Systems
May 06, 2022  |  Digital Payments

The central banks of Russia and China are set to discuss the use of the two nation’s national payment systems in both countries. Get the...

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Chinese Tech Firms Quietly Moving Business From Russia
Chinese Tech Firms Quietly Moving Business From Russia
May 06, 2022  |  International

While China has said it would sit out sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, many of the country’s tech firms have begun backing...

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SEC Probes Didi’s US IPO
SEC Probes Didi’s US IPO
May 03, 2022  |  IPO

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will be examining the public offering from Didi in the U.S., Bloomberg writes. Get the Full Story Complete...

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China’s Tech Regulatory Spree May Have Unintended Consequences
China’s Tech Regulatory Spree May Have Unintended Consequences
April 29, 2022  |  International

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WeBank’s New Brand, WeBank Blockchain, to Promote ESG Strategies
WeBank’s New Brand, WeBank Blockchain, to Promote ESG Strategies
April 27, 2022  |  Blockchain

WeBank, the Chinese digital bank, announced its new brand, WeBank Blockchain, which will develop financial infrastructure and blockchain technology to promote environmental, social and governance...

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