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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
Commentary: How AI Is Squeezing Young People’s Family Plans
The technology eliminates entry-level jobs, making it harder to start a career and a family. The only solution is massive government subsidies for child-rearing
Chinese Drone Maker XAG Files for Hong Kong IPO After First Annual Profit
The DJI rival seeks fresh capital for overseas expansion as Hong Kong’s IPO market rebounds
CX Daily: Beijing Bets on New Policy Tool to Bolster Emerging Sector Investment
China will stop seeking preferential treatment reserved for developing countries in future WTO talks, Premier Li Qiang says
PSBC Shuts Ubank as Direct Banking Model Retreats in China
State lender dissolves digital-only arm as regulation tightens and mobile apps take over
Business Brief (Sept. 24): PBOC Chief Meets Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio
China’s online content crackdown hits ByteDance and Alibaba units, the country’s electricity consumption rises 5%
Beijing Reins In Hong Kong Crypto Rush, Tells Firms to Scale Back
After months of frenzied activity around stablecoins, Beijing is quietly reining in its institutions’ offshore crypto bets, signaling growing unease over systemic risks
Commentary: The Real Recipe for Bad School Food — A Flawed Bidding System
A flawed bidding system grants exclusive contracts, killing competition and quality. The answer is to let students and parents choose
Analysis: Youth Unemployment Surge Exposes Cracks in China’s Economic Transition
White-collar slowdowns, shrinking recruitment, and automation challenge Beijing’s growth-employment link
Commentary: In Singapore, a Vision for a New Asian Order
Chinese corporate giants are expanding abroad while regional players chart a course for AI independence. The goal is to thrive in a world of U.S.-China rivalry
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’
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