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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
Weekend Long Read: The Smart Farm Built by Two Digits
Struck down by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, farmer Li Xia refuses to accept defeat. From a makeshift ward in a shipping container, he uses a customized mouse to direct his mother through the grueling tasks of a high-tech harvest
Rumors of Squatter ‘Occupying’ Evergrande’s London Mansion Debunked
Homeless man is merely camping outside the estate, sources say
Cover Story: Greenspan, the Market and the Reckoning
The 13th Federal Reserve chairman presided over an era of unprecedented economic expansion, but his legacy remains inextricably linked to the 2008 financial crisis and the perils of deregulation
New Model Propels Zhipu AI’s Market Value to Record HK$1 Trillion
The meteoric rise in the Chinese AI company’s share price has been driven by the release of GLM-5.2, as demand for its paid services grows
Tencent-Backed AI Chipmaker Wins IPO Approval
Enflame plans to raise 6 billion yuan from the planned Shanghai listing to develop next-generation chips, with a goal to turn a profit by 2027
CX Daily: China Slams Door on Multibillion-Dollar Offshore Trading Loophole
A sweeping two-year regulatory crackdown aims to dismantle the grey market that allowed mainland residents to trade global stocks
In Depth: China Slams Door on Multibillion-Dollar Offshore Trading Loophole
A sweeping two-year regulatory crackdown aims to dismantle the grey market that allowed mainland residents to trade global stocks
Analysis: As Card Use Fades, Banks Rethink a Finance Staple for Chinese Consumers
Falling credit card issuance, rising bad loans and competition from online credit products are forcing lenders to overhaul a business that has struggled to attract younger consumers
Cover Story: How AI Took Over China’s Micro-Drama Industry in 90 Days
Video-generation tools turned a labor-intensive entertainment industry into a high-speed content machine, leaving actors, crews and production hubs on the outs
CX Daily: The Grueling Fight to Get China’s Depressed Teens Back to School
Government pilot programs and private clinics are offering a lifeline to students who are plagued by severe anxiety
ChangXin Clears Key Hurdle for Record STAR Market IPO
China’s top DRAM maker seeks to raise $4.3 billion as an AI-driven memory shortage boosts valuations and opens a window for domestic supplier
U.K. Sanctions Crypto Exchange HTX Over Alleged Links to Russian Financial Networks
U.K. expands sanctions targeting Russia-linked networks
China’s CreditEase Freezes $4.4 Billion Wealth Products as Shadow Banking Risks Reemerge
Investors question whether these products funded loans facilitated by U.S.-listed Yiren Digital
AI Tools Open New Front in Child Sexual Abuse in China, Report Warns
A charity report says deepfakes, virtual companions and online grooming are reshaping risks for minors, while acquaintances remain the biggest source of abuse
Xiaomi Profit Drops 43% as Memory Costs and EV Transition Weigh on Growth
The smartphone maker missed expectations as surging chip prices and weaker handset and EV momentum offset gains in premium pricing and overseas expansion
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