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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: PwC’s Evergrande Crisis Deepens With Record Hong Kong Settlement and Criminal Probes
The accounting giant faces a HK$1 billion investor-compensation fund, a separate HK$300 million fine and mounting scrutiny of partners tied to the developer’s audits
Tech Brief (April 27): China Tightens Algorithm Governance to Protect Gig Workers
Pony.ai unveils Nvidia-powered autonomous driving domain controller, Moore Threads posts 155% revenue jump in first quarter
Huayi Brothers Enters Pre-Reorganization as Debt Crisis Deepens
Missed debt payment pushes once-leading Chinese film studio toward possible bankruptcy amid industry downturn
In Depth: When AI Spends, Card Networks Scramble to Keep Payments Safe
As autonomous agents begin making payments, card networks are rushing to build new systems to verify identity, intent and liability
Caixin Explains: Why China Is Cooling on VIE Structures
Once the backbone of offshore listings, the VIE model faces rising regulatory scrutiny, slowing approvals and hard choices for AI startups
Business Brief (April 21): China Expresses Concern Over U.S. Interception of Iranian Ship
ByteDance’s net profit drops over 70% due to AI investments; Shanghai encourages internet platforms to pursue mergers and acquisitions
Commentary: Where Smart Money Pivots Amid Tech and Global Conflicts
From tech bubble parallels to stagflation fears sparked by the U.S.-Iran conflict, investors are fundamentally restructuring their portfolios for a fragmented world
Opinion: China Must Pulverize the Grey Market for Personal Loans
Heavy-handed policing and improved consumer access are necessary to root out predatory lending
In Profile: How ZXMOTO’s Founder Built the Bike That Took the Moto Racing World by Storm
The Chinese startup’s middleweight title win at the Superbike World Championship was the culmination of Zhang Xue’s 20-year journey, which started with a stint as a stunt racer before he turned his passion into a thriving business
Dim Sum Bond Issuance Jumps as Borrowers Tap Low Yuan Rates
Offshore yuan bond sales rose 180% in March, with issuers turning to cheaper yuan funding as sticky inflation and geopolitics damp Fed-cut hopes
China Tightens Grip on Consumer Lending Platforms to Force Down Interest Rates
Financial regulators are drafting unified pricing guidelines to cap borrowing costs at 12%, pushing tech giants like Ant Group and Tencent to stress-test their massive credit portfolios
Top Stories of the Month: Meta’s Manus Deal Faces Scrutiny in China Over Tech Exports, Antitrust Concerns
Chinese authorities are examining the transfer of the startup’s technology and team to Singapore following Meta's acquisition
Opinion: To Save Its Economy, China Must Put an End to Self-Defeating Competition in Tech
China’s regulators are cracking down on ‘involution,’ aiming to stop internet platforms from squeezing merchants and deceiving consumers as they chase ever greater market share
Weekend Long Read: As Jobs Dry Up, Personal Trainers Are Going Door-to-Door
A new ‘sports takeout’ trend is catering to busy parents while offering much-needed employment in a bruising labor market
In Depth: Shanghai Pioneers New Pathways to Put China’s Aging Population Back to Work
Facing mounting pension burdens and labor shortages, some Chinese cities are rolling out policies to turn a growing elderly demographic into a new workforce dividend
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