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’s Tencent Holdings’ Valuation Plunges By $62 Billion

China’s Tencent Holdings’ Valuation Plunges By $62 Billion
China’s Tencent Holdings’ Valuation Plunges By $62 Billion
March 15, 2021  |  International

China-based Tencent Holdings saw its stock plunge so sharply that the company lost $62 billion in value. The loss in valuation, which occurred in Friday...

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Retail, Manufacturing Activity Exceeds Expectations In China
Retail, Manufacturing Activity Exceeds Expectations In China
March 15, 2021  |  Retail

Factory and retail industry activity jumped in China during January and February, coming out ahead of expectations, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Back To Normal: China Draws Down Economic Stimulus Efforts
Back To Normal: China Draws Down Economic Stimulus Efforts
March 15, 2021  |  International

China, as it sees the effects of the pandemic recede, has begun wrapping up its pandemic economic stimulus efforts, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) writes....

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Report: Chinese Regulators Target High-Living, Loan-Fueled Lifestyles Of Youth
Report: Chinese Regulators Target High-Living, Loan-Fueled Lifestyles Of Youth
March 14, 2021  |  Loans

Chinese regulators who have targeted the sprawling Ant Group and the country’s growing online lending sector are motivated in part by a desire to curtail...

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Long-Term Safety, Mobile Wallets Will Boost Post-Pandemic Cross Border Travel
Long-Term Safety, Mobile Wallets Will Boost Post-Pandemic Cross Border Travel
March 12, 2021  |  Travel Payments

The optimism in the travel industry is tangible but still tentative. Vaccines are being deployed. Vaccine passports are gaining traction. The pandemic, it seems, is...

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Deep Dive: Exploring The Varying QR Code Adoption Rates Around The World
Deep Dive: Exploring The Varying QR Code Adoption Rates Around The World
March 11, 2021  |  Consumer Payments

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Today In Payments Around The World: European Commission Gives Go-Ahead To Nexi’s Purchase Of Nets; Hello Inc. Files For US IPO
Today In Payments Around The World: European Commission Gives Go-Ahead To Nexi’s Purchase Of Nets;...
March 10, 2021  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, the European Commission (EC) has provided the approval for Nexi’s purchase of Nets, while Hello Inc. has...

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China Mulls Stricter IPO Regulations For Shanghai’s STAR Board
China Mulls Stricter IPO Regulations For Shanghai’s STAR Board
March 10, 2021  |  IPO

Companies looking to file publicly on Shanghai’s STAR board could face stricter rules by Chinese regulators that would include requiring businesses to prove their technological...

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US Set To Surpass China In Post-COVID Economic Recovery
US Set To Surpass China In Post-COVID Economic Recovery
March 07, 2021  |  Economy

With the world economy slated to grow around 6 percent this year according to Oxford Economics, the U.S. could play a central role, The Wall...

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