Topics
Fintech/Internet Finance
From peer-to-peer (P2P) lending to third-party payment, from blockchain to data-mining, the intersection of finance and technology is drawing in new investments as well as more regulatory oversight in China.
In Depth: The Rectification and Remaking of Ant Group
Although the worst-case scenario of a breakup has been avoided, Jack Ma’s fintech behemoth will be forced to undergo a major restructuring
CX Daily: ByteDance Riles Smartphone Ecosystem With AI Pitch
TikTok parent riles up the mobile industry after unveiling a ZTE smartphone featuring a virtual assistant with way too much access
China Targets Illicit Loan Brokers and Debt Collectors in Financial Cleanup
Officials cite thousands of cases and billions of yuan as regulators seek to rein in “black and grey” financial activity online
CX Daily: Memory Shortage Creates Space for China’s Lesser-Known Chipmakers
Chinese companies spot an opportunity as AI data centers lock up capacity, leaving smaller buyers struggling to secure a supply
CX Daily: How China Inc. Is Discovering Its New World in Brazil
Brazil is now vital testbed for Chinese carmakers, tech giants and clean-energy players chasing global reach and local relevance
China’s Crypto Crackdown Targets Tokenized Real-World Assets
Industry groups warn that growing misuse of RWA tokens and stablecoins poses financial and fraud risks
Weekend Long Read: The Celestial Con Man Who Created a Multimillion Dollar Pyramid Scheme in China
Zheng Feng promised cosmic energy, eternal youth and cures for cancer to his hundreds of followers. Instead, they got a sophisticated pyramid scheme built on psychological abuse, sexual exploitation and fake miracles
Dubai Property Market Surges as Chinese Buyers Chase Yields, Residency
Tax-free incentives and high returns draw buyers from China, pushing property prices 15% above previous cycle peaks
CX Daily: Bahrain Courts China as It Looks Beyond Oil
The tiny Gulf kingdom is promoting itself as a low-cost, business-friendly gateway to the Middle East to attract capital, technology, and tourists
Analysis: Xiaomi’s Smartphone Slip Overshadows EV Success
The Chinese electronics giant’s third-quarter earnings have prompted several brokerages to cut forecasts as the company tries to shore up a sinking stock price
Commentary: Navigating the Risks in China’s Consumer Credit Market
Rapidly expanding consumer debt is shifting from fueling consumption to patching up household cash flows. A sudden regulatory crackdown to rein in risk could trigger a systemic crisis
Analysis: China’s Ambitious Elder-Care Plan Awaits a Practical Framework
The legal framework for voluntary guardianship is in place, but the system is grappling with cultural hesitation from seniors and high legal risks for potential care providers
Cover Story: The AI Boom’s Unsettling Paradox
AI is attracting record investment but causing sweeping job losses amid fears it could all end in a burst bubble
Xiaomi’s EV, AI Units Post First Quarterly Profit
The achievement comes as the company’s mainstay smartphone business suffered a 3.2% drop in revenue for the third quarter
In Depth: IPO Extortion Case Unearths Market for Burying Bad Press
Earlier this year, a higher court overturned the defendant's conviction and 10-year prison sentence, exposing gray areas that have allowed the ‘pay-for-silence’ business to flourish for years
Commentary: East China Provinces Team Up to Curb Profit-Driven Policing of Businesses
New rules in the Yangtze River Delta aim to curb predatory cross-jurisdictional enforcement that has rattled private enterprise
Sign in with Google
Sign in with Facebook
Sign in with 财新