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.

Report: Shein’s Filing With Chinese Regulator Could Delay IPO Plans
Report: Shein’s Filing With Chinese Regulator Could Delay IPO Plans
January 12, 2024  |  IPO

Shein is reportedly seeking approval from a Chinese regulator to go public in the United States. The online fashion company, which is based in Singapore...

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iPhone Shipments in China Projected to Fall by Double Digits
iPhone Shipments in China Projected to Fall by Double Digits
January 08, 2024  |  Apple

Apple is reportedly in danger of losing significant ground to Chinese smartphone maker Huawei. Sales of the company’s iPhone in China fell by 30% for the first week of...

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Baidu’s Ernie Chatbot Reaches 100 Million Users
Baidu’s Ernie Chatbot Reaches 100 Million Users
December 28, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Baidu’s Ernie artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot has reportedly amassed 100 million-plus users. The Chinese internet company announced that milestone at a Thursday (Dec. 28) deep learning summit...

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Chinese Consumers Are Saving Rather Than Spending Amid Economic Downturn 
Chinese Consumers Are Saving Rather Than Spending Amid Economic Downturn 
December 21, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Chinese consumers are reportedly feeling the effects of the country’s economic downturn.  This downturn, characterized by declining exports, a slowdown in manufacturing and a property...

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China’s Once-Dependable Tourists Are Growing Younger and Spending Less
China’s Once-Dependable Tourists Are Growing Younger and Spending Less
December 17, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Chinese tourists are traveling again, but reportedly aren’t spending like they did before the pandemic. There was a time when the retail world catered to...

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China Gets Tough on Non-Bank Payment Providers
China Gets Tough on Non-Bank Payment Providers
December 17, 2023  |  Regulation

China has published new measures designed to place greater oversight on non-banking payment companies. The rules, issued by China’s State Council, impose stricter licensing rules and...

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Report: China Steps Up Nationwide Ban on iPhones
Report: China Steps Up Nationwide Ban on iPhones
December 17, 2023  |  Apple

China is reportedly widening its ban on the use of Apple’s iPhone by government employees. According to a Friday (Dec. 15) report by Bloomberg News, an increasing...

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Can the EU Get Its Digital Act Together?
Can the EU Get Its Digital Act Together?
December 06, 2023  |  David S. Evans

Where’s the European Union when it comes to AI? It has the world’s second-largest GDP — $18.4 trillion in 2023. Its 448 million population is more than 100...

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Chinese Borrowers Barred From Mobile Payments Amid Record Defaults
Chinese Borrowers Barred From Mobile Payments Amid Record Defaults
December 03, 2023  |  Digital Payments

Millions of Chinese consumers have been barred from mobile payment apps amid record defaults. More than 8.5 million people, mostly between 18 and 59, have found...

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