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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: An Investor’s Guide to a Market of Entangled Risks
While the AI boom and geopolitical flare-ups grab headlines, a deeper analysis reveals a complex interplay between stagflationary pressures, credit vulnerabilities, and a potential tech bubble, requiring a multi-pronged defensive strategy
CX Daily: Dumping Case Shows How Chemical-Makers Shield Themselves From Liability
JD.com obtains a Hong Kong insurance brokerage license, sources say. Plus, more on the dispute over Nexperia
Country Garden Services Rolls Out Cleaning Robots to Tackle Rising Labor Costs
The property management giant has mass-produced its ‘Resident No. 0’ robot and aims for a 10,000-unit output next year as the industry increasingly turns to automation
Analysis: AI Chips, Cloud and Robotaxis Offer Baidu a Second Act — at a Cost
Investor optimism grows around Baidu’s AI future, but losses are mounting and rivals are spending faster
Interview: HKMA’s Fintech Chief on Forging Hong Kong’s Digital Asset Future
George Chou details the de facto central bank’s efforts to test out asset tokenization, improve cross-border payments, and build a regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers
Chinese Firms Urged to Fortify Online Brands as Cybersquatting Costs Mount
As companies expand abroad, many are shelling out millions to reclaim hijacked domain names, prompting calls to proactively secure custom top-level domains
Commentary: China’s Future Depends on More Babies and Open Borders
The 2025 Nobel Prize in economics highlights that innovation drives growth. To lead in the age of AI, Beijing must reverse its demographic decline and embrace the world
In Depth: Chinese Firms Face Shifting Global IPO Landscape
Tighter rules proposed by the Nasdaq are expected to send some would-be issuers searching for more welcoming markets in London or Hong Kong
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
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