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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
Cover Story: How AI Took Over China’s Micro-Drama Industry in 90 Days
Video-generation tools turned a labor-intensive entertainment industry into a high-speed content machine, leaving actors, crews and production hubs on the outs
CX Daily: The Grueling Fight to Get China’s Depressed Teens Back to School
Government pilot programs and private clinics are offering a lifeline to students who are plagued by severe anxiety
ChangXin Clears Key Hurdle for Record STAR Market IPO
China’s top DRAM maker seeks to raise $4.3 billion as an AI-driven memory shortage boosts valuations and opens a window for domestic supplier
U.K. Sanctions Crypto Exchange HTX Over Alleged Links to Russian Financial Networks
U.K. expands sanctions targeting Russia-linked networks
China’s CreditEase Freezes $4.4 Billion Wealth Products as Shadow Banking Risks Reemerge
Investors question whether these products funded loans facilitated by U.S.-listed Yiren Digital
AI Tools Open New Front in Child Sexual Abuse in China, Report Warns
A charity report says deepfakes, virtual companions and online grooming are reshaping risks for minors, while acquaintances remain the biggest source of abuse
Xiaomi Profit Drops 43% as Memory Costs and EV Transition Weigh on Growth
The smartphone maker missed expectations as surging chip prices and weaker handset and EV momentum offset gains in premium pricing and overseas expansion
In Depth: The Grueling Fight to Get China’s Depressed Teens Back to School
Government pilot programs and private clinics are offering a lifeline to students who are plagued by severe anxiety and have to navigate a deep-rooted social stigma around mental illness
In Depth: Inside the ‘Shell’ Game Corrupting China’s Digital Legal Market
Unregulated consulting firms are secretly hijacking licensed law firms, turning independent legal advocacy into an exploitative, high-pressure sales funnel
Cover Story: AI Drives Markets as Valuations Race Ahead of Earnings
From U.S. tech titans to Chinese startups, capital is flooding AI — but doubts are mounting over how much is already priced in
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
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