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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
Beijing Pressures Internet Platforms to Rein in Cutthroat Competition
Latest regulatory meeting marks the most extensive intervention in a year as scrutiny expands to lending and mobility services
China Regulators Summon Trip.com, Alibaba Units Over Lending Practices
Financial regulators order six major travel platforms to curb misleading loan marketing and strengthen consumer protections ahead of tighter 2026 rules
Meituan Warns of Loss as High as $3.5 Billion Amid Subsidy War
Food delivery giant swings from profit in 2025 as competition with Alibaba and JD.com erodes margins and drags down share prices
In Depth: China Lifts the Lid on Multitrillion-Yuan Corporate IOU Market
Industry group has mapped out nearly 2.6 trillion yuan of unregulated financing tools that set off a campaign to fix how big companies pay their suppliers
CX Daily: Precious Metal Volatility Puts the ‘Safe Haven’ Trade on Trial
A speculative frenzy, and policy shocks sent gold and silver on a roller-coaster ride, rattling investors and industries
Satellite Chipmaker Cygnus Raises $215 Million as China Internet-in-Space Push Accelerates
Funding surge underscores investor bets on Beijing’s plan to connect millions of users via orbital networks by 2030
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
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