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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.

LinkedIn Cuts Staff and Shutters China-Focused Job Site
LinkedIn Cuts Staff and Shutters China-Focused Job Site
May 09, 2023  |  Economy

LinkedIn will shut down its Chinese jobs app and cut 716 positions amid slowing growth. The changes, announced in a letter to employees Monday (May...

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The Race to Regulate AI Risks Could Reshape Global Markets
The Race to Regulate AI Risks Could Reshape Global Markets
May 08, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

While American companies lead the artificial intelligence (AI) development charge, U.S. policymakers risk falling behind. The dangers inherent to the abuses of AI technology, including...

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Ant Group Reportedly Won’t Get Financial Holding Company License for Months
Ant Group Reportedly Won’t Get Financial Holding Company License for Months
May 05, 2023  |  International

Ant Group may not see progress on its application for a license from China until the second half of the year or later. The Chinese...

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Report: Alibaba Considers Taking eCommerce Business Public
Report: Alibaba Considers Taking eCommerce Business Public
May 04, 2023  |  eCommerce

Alibaba is reportedly mulling a U.S. initial public offering (IPO) for its eCommerce unit. The Chinese tech giant is in the early stages of weighing...

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Estée Lauder Lowers Outlook but Continues to Bet Big on Chinese Market 
Estée Lauder Lowers Outlook but Continues to Bet Big on Chinese Market 
May 04, 2023  |  Retail

Despite lowering its sales outlook for the third straight quarter due to a slower-than-expected recovery in Asia, cosmetics company Estée Lauder remains optimistic about the...

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European Luxury Retailer Openings Jump 77% as China Sees ‘Softening’
European Luxury Retailer Openings Jump 77% as China Sees ‘Softening’
May 03, 2023  |  Retail

Luxury store openings in Europe skyrocketed last year as global travel resumed. That’s according to the latest edition of Savills’ Global Luxury Retail Outlook, which...

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China Seeks Spike in Travel and Shopping Following Pandemic
China Seeks Spike in Travel and Shopping Following Pandemic
April 30, 2023  |  International

China is reportedly seeing a sharp increase in post-COVID travel and consumer activity. A Sunday (April 30) report by Bloomberg News, citing data from local...

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Chinese Retail Sales Help Drive Post-COVID Recovery
Chinese Retail Sales Help Drive Post-COVID Recovery
April 18, 2023  |  Retail

Increased consumer spending has helped China’s economy rebound following its lengthy COVID lockdown. Figures from the country’s National Bureau of Statistics released Tuesday (April 18)...

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Mytheresa Hopes to Carve Space in China’s Luxury Market
Mytheresa Hopes to Carve Space in China’s Luxury Market
April 18, 2023  |  Retail

Germany’s Mytheresa is reportedly hoping to court shoppers in China’s busy luxury space. CEO Michael Kliger said the upscale eCommerce company will begin employing personal...

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