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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

CX Daily: PBOC Isn’t Done With Fintech As Ethics Governance Regulations Loom
China detects the new omicron subvariant considered to be more infectious. Shanghai says it has achieved the goal of no community sprea

JP Morgan Upgrades Chinese Tech Outlook on Soothing Signals from Beijing
Upgrades from U.S. investment bank come as China seeks to reassure sector weary from months of regulatory chaos

In Depth: PBOC Isn’t Done With Fintech as Ethics Governance Regulations Loom
New system, which was flagged in January, aims to ensure companies don’t abuse their technology advantages to get ahead

Hong Kong Police Smash Money Laundering Ring That Used Virtual Banks
Cops say 17 people they arrested laundered $12.4 million of illegal proceeds by enticing individuals to open and hand over access to accounts at virtual banks

In Depth: Coal, Once a Boon, Turns Chinese Rustbelt City Into a Bust
As the golden years of mining fade, the resource-depleted city of Hegang is struggling to survive

China’s Livestream Platforms Ordered to Stop Minors Tipping
Authorities order companies to set up special teams to ensure under 18s aren’t skirting the rules

Editorial: Rule of Law Is Fundamental to Regulating and Guiding Capital Development
The key to maintaining the healthy development of capital is to stabilize expectations. The key to stabilizing expectations is upholding the rule of law

China Skincare Leader Giant Biogene Files For Hong Kong IPO
Largest domestic supplier of collagen-based skincare products joins growing list of Chinese companies looking to HKEX over the U.S. to access global capital

Tech Insider: Hikvision Dives on Sanction Fears, Nio Gets Listing Nod
CATL poaches Huawei veteran, Arm spat continues

CX Daily: How the War in Ukraine Is Rattling China’s Energy Transition
China’s services sector slumps further, Caixin data shows. The country’s box office, train ticket and real estate sales plunge over May Day holiday

Regional Bank Under Corruption Probe Faces More Trouble After Online Savings Accounts Frozen
Regulators renew focus on cross-regional banking risks at some lenders controlled by the Henan-based bank after customers outside the province complained they couldn’t withdraw their money

China’s Central Bank Vows Normalized Supervision of Tech Sector
The People’s Bank of China backs up Politburo signal last week that a year-long crackdown on the industry is drawing to a close

Caixin Explains: The Politburo’s Strong Pro-Growth Signal
China’s top policymakers issue a sweeping set of pledges to spur the economy out of its Covid doldrums while retaining virus control as top priority

China’s Politburo Ignites Market Rally With Vows on Growth
However, renewed commitment to ‘zero Covid’ has raised doubts about the government’s ability to achieve objectives

ByteDance Hires Skadden Lawyer as CFO While IPO Remains in Limbo
Julie Gao, who led law firm’s China practice, worked with TikTok owner on earlier acquisitions and fills a post that’s largely been vacant