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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: 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
Nvidia CEO Says AI Is Triggering the Largest Infrastructure Boom in History
At Davos, the chipmaker’s CEO predicts trillions in investment, rebuffs bubble fears, and urges nations to build local AI capabilities
Shanghai Commercial Property Deals Slump to 11-Year Low by Value
The 15% drop in 2025 came as rents fell across all major categories in the sector
Analysis: China Grapples With Its Own Epidemic of Deepfake Porn and Fraud
With short-video platforms like Douyin and Kuaishou becoming dumping grounds for illicit content, authorities are fighting a new wave of AI-driven crime that is cheap to produce and hard to detect
Kuaishou Seeks $2 Billion in Offshore Bond Sale to Power AI Push
Short-video platform taps dollar and yuan markets in latest effort to fund infrastructure and bolster Kling AI growth
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
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