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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
Weekly Must-Read: How Gutter Oil Became a Prized Fuel for International Airlines
Used cooking oil, once a food safety liability, is now a strategic asset in the global race to find a cleaner, sustainable aviation fuel
Tech Brief (Feb. 4): Aerofugia Raises Nearly $150 Million to Get Flying Taxis Certified
Beijing humanoid robotics hub raises $100 million, State Council promotes AI integration in agriculture
China Officials Dismiss Tax Hike Rumors After Tech Selloff
Local tax officials say there is no legal or policy basis for VAT hikes affecting the internet or financial industries
Hong Kong Police Bust ‘Suicide Script’ Scam Ring That Swindled Millions
A sophisticated fraud ring utilized a narrative of tragic suicide and fake bequests to steal more than HK$44 million, highlighting the evolving tactics of digital crime in the deployment of ‘pig-butchering’ schemes
CX Daily: How a Lakeside Banquet Reinforced Confidence in Baolide Among China’s Tech Elite
A private banquet at Qiandao Lake helped sustain investor confidence even as financial pressure quietly built
In Depth: Chinese Startup Manus Swept Up in Global M&A Frenzy for AI
Meta’s year-end acquisition of AI agent specialist shows Chinese firms can ‘dream bigger’ of being bought by Silicon Valley giants at higher valuations
Alibaba Plans Spinoff of Chip Arm T-Head Amid AI Boom
E-commerce giant eyes IPO for semiconductor unit as China’s demand for local AI chips surges
Temu Office Raided by Turkish Regulators as Global Scrutiny Mounts
Surprise visit follows regulatory actions in Europe and the U.S., underscoring the growing compliance challenges the e-commerce giant faces in its core markets
Hong Kong Official Fired After Boasting of Travel Perks on Social Media
Ricky Cheng was removed from his Tianjin post days after taking office; government cites potential bribery violations regarding a hotel suite and ferry upgrades
Nvidia CEO Says AI Is Triggering the Largest Infrastructure Boom in History
At Davos, the chipmaker’s CEO predicts trillions in investment, rebuffs bubble fears, and urges nations to build local AI capabilities
Shanghai Commercial Property Deals Slump to 11-Year Low by Value
The 15% drop in 2025 came as rents fell across all major categories in the sector
Analysis: China Grapples With Its Own Epidemic of Deepfake Porn and Fraud
With short-video platforms like Douyin and Kuaishou becoming dumping grounds for illicit content, authorities are fighting a new wave of AI-driven crime that is cheap to produce and hard to detect
Kuaishou Seeks $2 Billion in Offshore Bond Sale to Power AI Push
Short-video platform taps dollar and yuan markets in latest effort to fund infrastructure and bolster Kling AI growth
In Depth: China Reins In High-Cost Personal Lending as Risk Concerns Grow
With large numbers of borrowers on the hook for high-interest debt, Beijing is intervening, guiding rates lower. Insiders warn that the move could shrink margins and roil the sector
In Depth: The Downfall of the Cyber Kingpin Behind the $15 Billion Bitcoin Seizure
Chen Zhi posed as a business magnate and philanthropist. Behind the scenes, U.S. and Chinese authorities say he led a vast cyberfraud empire exploiting crypto, forced labor and weak regional oversight
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