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.

Bitcoin Daily: Hack Shuts Down Crypto Exchange Livecoin; Former Canadian Prime Minister Says Bitcoin May Be Reserve Currency In Future

Bitcoin Daily: Hack Shuts Down Crypto Exchange Livecoin; Former Canadian Prime Minister Says Bitcoin May Be Reserve Currency In Future
Bitcoin Daily: Hack Shuts Down Crypto Exchange Livecoin; Former Canadian Prime Minister Says Bitcoin May...
January 18, 2021  |  Bitcoin

After announcing that it was hit by a cyberattack in December, Russian cryptocurrency exchange Livecoin announced in a note that it is shutting its business and...

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Ant Group Overhauling Operations To Satisfy Chinese Regulators 
Ant Group Overhauling Operations To Satisfy Chinese Regulators 
January 15, 2021  |  Regulation

After having its $37 billion dual IPO pulled by Beijing, Jack Ma’s Ant Group is working fast to overhaul operations to comply with government regulations,...

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China Tightens Scrutiny Of Consumer Lending By Tech Giants
China Tightens Scrutiny Of Consumer Lending By Tech Giants
January 11, 2021  |  Bank Regulation

Ant Group, Tencent and JD.com are facing a crackdown by Beijing over concerns of over-lending to consumers through their platforms, a major cash cow for...

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Smartphone Shipments In China Fell 20 Pct In 2020
Smartphone Shipments In China Fell 20 Pct In 2020
January 11, 2021  |  Mobile

Shipments of smartphones in China tumbled 20 percent in 2020 as Chinese consumers continued to delay upgrading their phones. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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China’s New Commerce Rules Fight Back Against US Sanctions
China’s New Commerce Rules Fight Back Against US Sanctions
January 11, 2021  |  International

China’s Commerce Ministry has unveiled new rules that prohibit companies from complying with sanctions it deems “unjustified” — regulations that, if enforced, could take the...

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China’s Cyberspace Watchdog Mulls Stricter Online Oversight 
China’s Cyberspace Watchdog Mulls Stricter Online Oversight 
January 08, 2021  |  International

The Cyberspace Administration of China is considering a revamping of internet oversight regulations, rules that have not been updated in more than 20 years, according...

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Report: Alibaba Founder Ma OK But ‘Lying Low’
Report: Alibaba Founder Ma OK But ‘Lying Low’
January 05, 2021  |  International

After a short period of time in which Alibaba Founder Jack Ma’s whereabouts were unknown, CNBC has reported that Ma is not missing Get the...

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Trump Executive Order Bans Transactions With Alipay, 7 Other Chinese Companies
Trump Executive Order Bans Transactions With Alipay, 7 Other Chinese Companies
January 05, 2021  |  Regulation

President Donald Trump has banned transactions with eight Chinese software applications, including Ant Group‘s Alipay, which will escalate tensions with Beijing as he prepares to...

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China’s Bank Regulators Move To Shore Up At-Risk Rural Banks
China’s Bank Regulators Move To Shore Up At-Risk Rural Banks
January 05, 2021  |  Bank Regulation

China’s Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) is encouraging investors such as companies and non-bank financial groups to acquire and provide additional capital to shore...

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