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Alibaba's Jack Ma has downplayed the possibility of a trade war erupting between China and the US.

Chinese Billionaire Jack Ma Rules out China-US Trade War

Jan 23, 2017 03:19 PM EST

The trade relations between China and the US have hit a new low with the swearing-in of US President Donald Trump. Nonetheless, Chinese business tycoons have expressed their optimism that the two countries will be able to overcome their differences. Alibaba founder Jack Ma is one of the people who hold this hopeful perspective.

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China Emerges as Champion of Globalization at World Economic Forum

Jenia Cane |

Jan 20, 2017 10:38 AM EST

China has recently been making a strong pitch for globalization, as President Xi Jinping called on countries across the globe to “boost open economies.”

He said that any protectionist policy is likely to result in discord between the countries.

China’s Richest Man Wang Jianlin Warns Trump Against Trade War

S. Rina |

Jan 20, 2017 10:03 AM EST

Wanda Group's Wang Jianlin, China's richest man, issued a stern warning to Trump. He said that any protectionist policy is likely to result in discord between the countries. He also added that such disagreements would be detrimental to both the countries.

Alibaba is offering electronic payment services, online shopping site, and data-centric cloud computing services.

Alibaba Shows Investment Interest in Pakistan

Ellie Froilan |

Jan 19, 2017 07:58 AM EST

Alibaba's founder Jack Ma has expressed his huge interest in developing an investment in Pakistan.

President Xi Jinping to Put Beijing in the Business Spotlight at Davos World Economic Forum

Desiree Sison |

Jan 14, 2017 12:22 AM EST

All eyes will be on Chinese President Xi Jinping as he is about to bask in the spotlight at the gathering of world leaders and the business elite at the World Economic Forum in Davos next Tuesday, days ahead of the US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Friday.

Xi to Become First Chinese President to Attend World Economic Forum in Davos

Girish Shetti |

Jan 11, 2017 09:39 AM EST

Chinese President Xi Jinping is slated to attend the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, from Jan. 17-20. Xi's attendance would assume special importance, considering that he is the first Chinese president to attend the annual economic meeting.

China Losing Allies Over South China Sea Row, Says Top Pentagon Official

Carlos Castillo |

Jan 24, 2016 06:50 AM EST

Claiming the United States seeks no conflict with China, US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter has said the world's most populous nation is nevertheless starting to lose allies among its neighbors in the South China Sea.

China Seeks Hi-Tech Innovation, Sees Mass Entrepreneurship as a ‘Gold Mine’

Raymond Legaspi |

Jan 26, 2015 06:15 AM EST

When China speaks, everyone listens at the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and Beijing's pitch can be summed up in three words - innovate or die.

Pakistan Named Second Worst Country In Gender Equality

Kat De Guzman |

Oct 29, 2014 02:29 AM EDT

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its annual global gender gap report on Tuesday and they have revealed that Pakistan is the second worst country regarding gender equality.

India Ranks 114th In Global Gender Equality Ranking

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 28, 2014 06:32 AM EDT

Despite rapid economic growth and increased participation in politics, Indian women are still facing some of the world’s worst gender unequal conditions this year, according to an annual global study released Tuesday.