Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has applied for over 200 blockchain patents, according to a report by Securities Daily News. Its rival Alibaba Group has, meanwhile, applied for 262 patents in this ... ( read original story ...)
Finder’s crypto panel bullish on Bitcoin
As for why the price has surged this year, 80% of panellists said it was due to crypto-related announcements made at the recent Consensus event. The next most cited factors were the US-China trade ... ( read original story ...)
‘Bitcoin Legal to Own in China,’ Says People’s Bank of China Lawyer
For a long time, the situation regarding Bitcoin’s status in China has been murky at best. At worst, the legal situation implied an outright ban. Bitcoin (BTC) was taken to be banned in China despite ... ( read original story ...)
China Trade War Refuels Talk of Sourcing Alternatives, but There’s No Solution for Most Brands
For all of the uncertainty around the U.S. China trade war, the Trump administration has at least made one of its objectives clear: Bring manufacturing jobs back to American workers. Currently, 98% of ... ( read original story ...)
‘What we think is cool in the West … isn’t what’s cool in China’
According to Renkert, the last We Are Kindred sale attracted about 20 daigou who stay all day, talking to their customers in China, and spend up big. Helping Australian brands navigate the path into ... ( read original story ...)
Indian smartphone brands are crumbling under pressure from Chinese players
Intex, once India’s second-largest mobile handset brand, has signalled an exit. The New Delhi-based firm reportedly hasn’t launched any new product in recent months and restricted its sales to ... ( read original story ...)
It is Legal to Buy Bitcoin in China Despite a Crypto Ban
The People’s Republic of China has been making headlines in the crypto space for its strict outlook on the crypto ecosystem, especially regarding the blanket on the trading of cryptos. However, ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Media Attacks Steve Bannon over Huawei Ban, Brands Him an ‘Economic Fascist’
China’s state media has hit back at Steve Bannon—a former senior adviser to President Donald Trump—after the right-wing ideologue came out in support of his former boss’s ban on communications company ... ( read original story ...)
Trump says Huawei dispute could be resolved in trade deal with China
Washington last week effectively banned U.S. firms from doing business with Huawei ... Trump predicted a swift end to the trade war with China, although no high-level talks have been scheduled between ... ( read original story ...)
Apple’s Earnings Risks Due To China Tensions Are Severe
Social media outrage has intensified in China and now targets Apple by name. Companies have started to inform employees not to use US brands. Chinese consumer sentiment could irreversibly change ... ( read original story ...)