China’s Fintech Regulation Tightens on Digital Lending and Online Banking

IntroductionChina’s regulators are tightening rules on digital lending and online banking, signaling the next phase in efforts to stabilize the country’s fast-growing fintech sector. The new measures are aimed at reducing systemic risk, improving consumer protection, and ensuring that digital finance platforms operate

China AI Capital Expenditure to Reach 600-700 Billion Yuan in 2025

IntroductionChina’s artificial intelligence industry is set for a record year in 2025, with capital expenditure projected to reach between 600 and 700 billion yuan. The figure highlights the country’s determination to scale up its AI infrastructure, spanning data centers, semiconductors, cloud platforms, and

China Bans Major Tech Firms from Acquiring Nvidia AI Chips

IntroductionChinese regulators have moved to ban leading domestic technology companies from acquiring high performance Nvidia artificial intelligence chips, citing the need to accelerate the development of homegrown alternatives. The decision comes as tensions with the United States continue to limit China’s access to

Southeast Asia: The New Battleground for Chinese Tech Firms

How Chinese platforms expand influence in Vietnam, Indonesia, and beyond. As U.S.-China tensions reshape global markets, Southeast Asia has emerged as the next battleground for Chinese tech firms. With a young, mobile-first population and fast-growing economies, countries like Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand are

Resilient or Fragile? Testing the Limits of China’s Digital Economy

Structural risks and opportunities in the world’s largest internet market. China’s digital economy has grown into the largest in the world, contributing more than one-third of the national GDP. By 2025, however, the sector faces a dual reality: resilience in scale and innovation,

The Gaming Economy: Can China Stay Ahead Post-Regulation?

Gaming exports soar globally even as domestic restrictions reshape industry strategy. From Hobby to Industry China is home to the world’s largest gaming market, with hundreds of millions of active players and billions in revenue from mobile and PC titles. For years, Chinese