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.

China Blocks Tencent Merger Of Videogame Streaming Companies

China Blocks Tencent Merger Of Videogame Streaming Companies
China Blocks Tencent Merger Of Videogame Streaming Companies
July 11, 2021  |  News

The Chinese market regulator, citing antitrust concerns, won’t be letting Tencent Holdings merge two leading videogame streaming sites, DouYu and Huya, Reuters writes. Get the...

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COVID-19 Delta Variant Leading To Border Closings, No Fans At Olympics, Travel Worries
COVID-19 Delta Variant Leading To Border Closings, No Fans At Olympics, Travel Worries
July 09, 2021  |  Coronavirus

Just when many people thought it was safe to ditch the masks and return to life as they knew it before the COVID-19 pandemic, the...

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Chinese Regulators Mandate Removal Of 25 Other Didi Apps
Chinese Regulators Mandate Removal Of 25 Other Didi Apps
July 09, 2021  |  Ridesharing

Chinese regulators, including the Cyberspace Administration of China, mandated that app stores in the country delete 25 apps relating to ride-hail platform Didi, including its...

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China Tells eCommerce Platforms To Remove Fake Report Merchants
China Tells eCommerce Platforms To Remove Fake Report Merchants
July 08, 2021  |  International

China’s market regulator is asking some eCommerce firms, like Alibaba-owned Taobao and Pinduoduo, to remove online shops with false quality reports, U.S. News reported. Get...

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China Holds Up Ant Group As Warning To Other Payment Firms
China Holds Up Ant Group As Warning To Other Payment Firms
July 08, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

The People’s Bank of China is warning big technology companies in the country that they will be subject to the same antitrust scrutiny and measures...

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Didi’s Domestic Tiff Causes Ripple Effects From Wall Street To Chinese Super Apps
Didi’s Domestic Tiff Causes Ripple Effects From Wall Street To Chinese Super Apps
July 07, 2021  |  International

In China, the rise of the super app may face headwinds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Chinese Officials Fine Digital Platforms Like Didi Over Unapproved Deals
Chinese Officials Fine Digital Platforms Like Didi Over Unapproved Deals
July 07, 2021  |  Regulation

Didi, Tencent and Alibaba are among Chinese digital companies being fined by China’s official market regulator — the State Administration of Market Regulation (SAMR) — over...

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China Forces Removal Of Didi From WeChat And Alipay Apps
China Forces Removal Of Didi From WeChat And Alipay Apps
July 07, 2021  |  Ridesharing

Chinese regulators forced Tencent’s WeChat messaging service and Ant Group’s Alipay to remove Didi from its app interface and rendered Didi no longer searchable in...

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Today In Payments: Pine Labs Notches $600M At $3.5B Valuation; Pleo Closes $150M Funding Deal At $1.7B Valuation
Today In Payments: Pine Labs Notches $600M At $3.5B Valuation; Pleo Closes $150M Funding Deal...
July 06, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, merchant commerce firm Pine Labs is now valued at $3.5 billion, and FinTech Pleo raised $150 million. Plus, Klarna is being...

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