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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: East China Provinces Team Up to Curb Profit-Driven Policing of Businesses
New rules in the Yangtze River Delta aim to curb predatory cross-jurisdictional enforcement that has rattled private enterprise
In Depth: Outsourced Staff at China’s Tech Giants Face ‘Soft Dismissal’
China’s tech giants are turning to a legally dubious ‘soft dismissal’ tactic, leaving outsourced workers with no tasks and minimal pay to pressure them into resigning
Commentary: How China’s Population Scale Is Helping It Win the Trade War
China’s population size is its key advantage over the U.S., but a plummeting birth rate puts that strength, and the nation’s future, at risk
Hong Kong Pauses Retail E-HKD to Focus on Wholesale Use
The city aims to build an ecosystem where the central bank digital currency can support and interact with privately issued digital money
Tech Brief (Oct. 29): China Unveils Five-Year Plan to Foster Emerging, Future Industries
First unprofitable company lists on STAR Market under new rules, ZTE’s third-quarter profit tumbles despite revenue growth
China’s Neolix Raises $600 Million to Scale Autonomous Delivery Vehicles Globally
The Beijing-based startup says its delivery bots are already profitable monthly—and expects to achieve full-year profitability by 2026
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
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