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.

Temu Parent Accumulates $38 Billion Cash Stockpile
Temu Parent Accumulates $38 Billion Cash Stockpile
September 01, 2024  |  eCommerce

PDD Holdings, owner of eCommerce firm Temu, is reportedly sitting on $38 billion in cash. That’s the largest cash position of any listed company that...

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Lumen: Chinese Hacking Group Breached 4 US Companies
Lumen: Chinese Hacking Group Breached 4 US Companies
August 27, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Hackers tied to China breached four U.S. companies, according to cybersecurity researchers. Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs said in a Tuesday (Aug. 27) blog post that...

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China’s AI Price War May Spark Global Tech Showdown, Industry Insiders Say
China’s AI Price War May Spark Global Tech Showdown, Industry Insiders Say
August 23, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

Chinese tech giants are slashing prices on artificial intelligence (AI) models, and Silicon Valley is feeling the heat. The fierce competition, initially triggered by companies...

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Walmart Sells JD.com Shares Amid Increased Focus on China
Walmart Sells JD.com Shares Amid Increased Focus on China
August 21, 2024  |  Retail

Walmart has sold its entire stake in Chinese eCommerce giant JD.com. The move, announced in a securities filing Tuesday (Aug. 20), comes as Walmart is increasing its own focus...

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Shein Alleges Copyright Infringement in Lawsuit Against Temu
Shein Alleges Copyright Infringement in Lawsuit Against Temu
August 20, 2024  |  Legal

Fast-fashion giant Shein reportedly sued rival company Temu, alleging copyright infringement. In a civil complaint filed in Washington, D.C., Shein alleged that Temu encourages sellers...

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Chinese Tech Giants Embrace AI for Online Interactions
Chinese Tech Giants Embrace AI for Online Interactions
August 16, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

China’s leading technology companies are swiftly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their services, a move that’s transforming how millions interact, learn and work online. Integrating...

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Report: Ant Group in Talks to Acquire Chinese Healthcare Platform Haodf.com
Report: Ant Group in Talks to Acquire Chinese Healthcare Platform Haodf.com
August 16, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Ant Group is reportedly in discussions to acquire Haodf.com, a Chinese platform that provides online consultations with doctors. The Jack Ma-backed FinTech is interested in...

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Alibaba’s Profits Fall 27% as Chinese Consumers Cut Back
Alibaba’s Profits Fall 27% as Chinese Consumers Cut Back
August 15, 2024  |  Earnings

Alibaba’s Chinese commerce business has shrunk for the first time amid weak consumer spending. The Chinese conglomerate released earnings Thursday (Aug. 15) showing a 27% decline in profit,...

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Maersk: Demand for Shipping Shows No Signs of Potential Recession
Maersk: Demand for Shipping Shows No Signs of Potential Recession
August 07, 2024  |  Shipping

Contrary to widespread worries about a potential economic slowdown, shipping giant Maersk has reportedly seen no signs of a U.S. recession. Judging by the demand for...

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