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Baidu's 'Wikipedia' Now Logs Revisions on a Blockchain

Chinese search giant Baidu has turned to blockchain technology in order to make its online encyclopedia more traceable and transparent.

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Universities to Build Blockchain DAO for Affordable Education

A group of top-tier Chinese universities plans to build a distributed organization to make educational resources more accessible and affordable.

tsinghua university

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Ridesharing App Founder Wants to Build a Blockchain 'Uber'

Chen Weixing, founder of Chinese ride-hailing app Kuaidi Dache, is planning to build a blockchain-based application for ride-sharing.

Chen Weixing

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China Poised to Form Blockchain Standards Committee This Year

China expects to form its national blockchain standards committee by the end of 2018, according to an IT ministry official.

Li Ying

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Chinese Blockchain Event Draws Backlash Over Chairman Mao Stunt

Chinese crypto media firms are boycotting a blockchain event after the organizer used a Chairman Mao impersonator to fire up the audience.

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Chinese Blockchain Complex Offers Startups Millions in Subsidies

A new blockchain industrial park in China aims to attract talented individuals and startups by offering millions of dollars-worth of subsidies.

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Chinese City to Use Blockchain In Fight Against Tax Evasion

Tencent is working with a local tax authority on fintech solutions to tax issues, and already has a blockchain product for invoicing.

Shenzhen, China

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China's State Council Orders Faster Blockchain Development

China's State Council has ordered local authorities to speed up blockchain development amid a fintech shakeup.

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China Prosecutes 98 Over Alleged $2 Billion OneCoin Pyramid Scheme

China has prosecuted nearly 100 individuals said to be involved with locally operating the OneCoin cryptocurrency scheme.

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China State TV: Token Sales Still 'Rampant' After Central Bank Ban

China's highest-level state media outlet has said token sales are still common in the country despite a 2017 ban.

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