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.

SenseTime is Second Chinese Unicorn to List Overseas

SenseTime is Second Chinese Unicorn to List Overseas
SenseTime is Second Chinese Unicorn to List Overseas
December 29, 2021  |  IPO

When China’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) company begins trading on Thursday (Dec. 30) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, SenseTime, ticker HK:0020, will be the...

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State-Owned Entities Backing Most of $3.5B for Ma’s Finance Arm Chongqing Ant
State-Owned Entities Backing Most of $3.5B for Ma’s Finance Arm Chongqing Ant
December 27, 2021  |  Investments

v, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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In 2021, Crypto Got Ready for Its Closeup
In 2021, Crypto Got Ready for Its Closeup
December 24, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

The biggest story of cryptocurrency this year is that it went mainstream. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Indian Tax Officials Raid Chinese Mobile Companies 
Indian Tax Officials Raid Chinese Mobile Companies 
December 22, 2021  |  International

India’s Income Tax Department is carrying out a widespread crackdown on Chinese mobile companies, conducting searches at their Indian headquarters.  Get the Full Story Complete...

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China to Step up Antitrust Enforcement
China to Step up Antitrust Enforcement
December 19, 2021  |  International

The anti-monopoly bureau in China plans to ramp up its action against monopolistic behavior, according to chief Gan Lin, Reuters writes. Get the Full Story...

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Crypto Added to China’s Blacklist of Short Videos Deemed Taboo
Crypto Added to China’s Blacklist of Short Videos Deemed Taboo
December 19, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Short videos about cryptocurrency are now banned as part of China’s updated blacklist of taboo subjects that include topics like showing sexual content, ridiculing the...

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Paytm Shares Plunge to Lowest Level Since November Mumbai Market Debut
Paytm Shares Plunge to Lowest Level Since November Mumbai Market Debut
December 17, 2021  |  Markets

Paytm, China’s biggest public listing on the Stock Exchange of India (NSE), is giving investors cold feet, with shares closing below its market debut in...

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Bitcoin Daily: Bank of Thailand to Define ‘Red Lines’ for Crypto Industry; Beijing Court Finds Bitcoin Mining Contract Invalid
Bitcoin Daily: Bank of Thailand to Define ‘Red Lines’ for Crypto Industry; Beijing Court Finds...
December 16, 2021  |  Bitcoin

Idaho Central Credit Union, the biggest credit union in the state, will offer bitcoin services, a report from Bitcoin Magazine says.  Get the Full Story...

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China Pilots Connection Between Digital Yuan and Hong Kong Fast Payment System
China Pilots Connection Between Digital Yuan and Hong Kong Fast Payment System
December 09, 2021  |  CBDC

China is now working on connecting its nearly finished central bank digital currency (CBDC) to Hong Kong’s Fast Payment System. Get the Full Story Complete...

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