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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: 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
MiniMax’s Hong Kong IPO Oversubscribed 1,848 Times as AI Frenzy Builds
AI startup draws 420,000 retail bids despite steep losses, underscoring strong investor appetite ahead of rival Zhipu AI’s listing
CX Daily: A Lost Masterpiece’s Return Exposes Scandal at a Top Chinese Museum
The sudden reappearance at auction of a Ming Dynasty painting scroll donated to a state museum decades ago has shaken the Chinese art world
Cover Story: China’s AI Titans Escalate Battle for Control of Digital Gateways
As Alibaba and ByteDance fight to anchor the next digital era, cash-burning startups change course and bet all on model supremacy
CX Daily: ByteDance Riles Smartphone Ecosystem With AI Pitch
TikTok parent riles up the mobile industry after unveiling a ZTE smartphone featuring a virtual assistant with way too much access
China Targets Illicit Loan Brokers and Debt Collectors in Financial Cleanup
Officials cite thousands of cases and billions of yuan as regulators seek to rein in “black and grey” financial activity online
CX Daily: Memory Shortage Creates Space for China’s Lesser-Known Chipmakers
Chinese companies spot an opportunity as AI data centers lock up capacity, leaving smaller buyers struggling to secure a supply
CX Daily: How China Inc. Is Discovering Its New World in Brazil
Brazil is now vital testbed for Chinese carmakers, tech giants and clean-energy players chasing global reach and local relevance
China’s Crypto Crackdown Targets Tokenized Real-World Assets
Industry groups warn that growing misuse of RWA tokens and stablecoins poses financial and fraud risks
Weekend Long Read: The Celestial Con Man Who Created a Multimillion Dollar Pyramid Scheme in China
Zheng Feng promised cosmic energy, eternal youth and cures for cancer to his hundreds of followers. Instead, they got a sophisticated pyramid scheme built on psychological abuse, sexual exploitation and fake miracles
Dubai Property Market Surges as Chinese Buyers Chase Yields, Residency
Tax-free incentives and high returns draw buyers from China, pushing property prices 15% above previous cycle peaks
CX Daily: Bahrain Courts China as It Looks Beyond Oil
The tiny Gulf kingdom is promoting itself as a low-cost, business-friendly gateway to the Middle East to attract capital, technology, and tourists
Analysis: Xiaomi’s Smartphone Slip Overshadows EV Success
The Chinese electronics giant’s third-quarter earnings have prompted several brokerages to cut forecasts as the company tries to shore up a sinking stock price
Commentary: Navigating the Risks in China’s Consumer Credit Market
Rapidly expanding consumer debt is shifting from fueling consumption to patching up household cash flows. A sudden regulatory crackdown to rein in risk could trigger a systemic crisis
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