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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
In Depth: Cambricon’s Meteoric Rise Collides With Harsh Reality Check
Backed by policy and investor euphoria, the company became a symbol of China’s chip ambitions — now it must prove it can deliver at scale
Alipay Fined by Luxembourg Regulator for Anti-Money Laundering Breaches
The 214,000 euro penalty, for what the watchdog calls ‘important breaches,’ highlights the compliance challenges Chinese payment giants face when expanding into Europe
In Depth: Chinese Industrial Hub Stakes Future on Green, High-Tech
Hebei province’s Zhangjiakou is staking its future on renewable energy and big data, leveraging its natural resources and a designation as a key computing hub for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region to attract investment
In Depth: The Tide Turns on Hong Kong’s Talent Influx
An ambitious visa program that drew tens of thousands of professionals from the Chinese mainland is now seeing its renewal rates sag, as high costs and job mismatches sour the dream
In Depth: East Buy’s Earnings Fizzle With the Exit of One Livestreamer
The Chinese e-commerce company attributes its plummeting sales and profits to its parting ways with teacher-turned-celebrity host Dong Yuhui
In Depth: TV Industry Hopes for Dramatic Growth After Beijing Loosens Grip
Market insiders warn reforms might not be enough for traditional media to see off the challenge posed by ‘micro-dramas’
In Depth: Legal Professionals See a Case for AI, but It’s Not Ironclad
The technology increases speed and efficiency for law firms, but it still can’t replace a judge
Commentary: To Fuel Its Future, China Must Open Up Services
Beijing’s service industry has grown slowly in recent years, lagging behind historical trends. Now, policymakers are focusing on institutional opening and aligning with international standards to unlock new economic momentum
Chinese Micro-Drama Apps Expand Overseas, But Fierce Competition Hits Profits
Revenue is rising but losses are widening as mirco-drama platforms pour in investment
Commentary: Beijing’s Plan to Unlock AI’s Economic Potential
Investment in artificial intelligence is soaring, but real productivity gains remain elusive. China’s new “AI+” strategy seeks to guide capital toward a deep integration with the real economy, aiming to turn promise into performance
AI Chipmaker Cambricon Inches Closer to Becoming China’s Priciest Stock
Investor enthusiasm for domestic chip producers surges amid mounting uncertainty over the supply of Nvidia’s hardware to China
CX Weekly Briefing: Youth Jobless Rate Jumps
Also in this week’s roundup: Former Chinese Navy chief of staff investigated for graft, Tesla unveils six-seat Model Y for China
Commentary: What China’s Tech Giants Can Learn From U.S. AI Investment
The U.S. ‘Seven Sisters’ followed a pattern of vision, investment, and fundamentals. Chinese firms must do the same to turn technological prowess into market success
AI Hiring Thaw Helps Relieve Tech Talent Glut in China
Tech giants including Tencent, Baidu and JD.com tout record campus recruitments even as salary growth caps remain
CX Briefing: Global Funds Ditch U.S.-Listed China Stocks
Also in today’s rundown: Grab takes a stake in robotaxi firm WeRide, Chinese insurers plow cash into equities
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