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Chinese Fintech Giant JD Technology Is Reconsidering Potential $3B IPO due to Nationwide Regulatory Crackdown
Chinese authorities have increased their scrutiny of the nation’s Fintech sector. China’s regulators have now cracked down on JD Technology’s (potentially) $3 billion initial public offering. JD Technology, the Fintech division of Chinese digital commerce giant JD.com Inc., is reportedly looking into withdrawing its application for an IPO planned
JD’s Fintech Arm Likely to Withdraw China IPO, SCMP Says
JD Technology, the fintech unit of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com Inc., is likely to withdraw its application for an initial public offering on Shanghai’s technology-heavy Star Market, the South China Morning Post reported, becoming the latest casualty of China’s wide-ranging crackdown on the country’s sprawling online finance industry.
Chinese Scientists Identify 44 Animals Susceptible to COVID-19
The at-risk species include livestock, zoo animals, and common pets.
Chinese Scientists Unveil Fish-Like Robot for Deep-Sea Exploration
The robot was successfully tested under extreme temperature and pressure in the Mariana Trench.
The Human Side to Another Lost Spring Festival
People from across China share how they’re celebrating the Lunar New Year holidays, dampened for the second straight year by COVID-19 outbreaks.
Nickel, Tesla Battery Metal Musk Worries About, Gets Much Cheaper
Nickel tumbled after a major Chinese producer’s unexpected plan to add supply eased concerns about a structural deficit for the material that Elon Musk has said is the biggest concern for Tesla Inc. batteries.
How a Woman’s Can’t-Stand-It-Anymore Road Trip Inspired China
Tired of her abusive husband, 56-year-old Su Min took the car and left. Her journey made her an icon for China’s unhappy housewives.
China Wants a Baby Boom. Its Parents Aren’t Interested.
It’s been five years since China ended the one-child policy. Yet many couples still prefer not to have a second baby.
In China’s Villages, Bullfighting Enjoys a Bloody Renaissance
In southwestern China, bovine brawls attract big crowds. But as the sport grows, it's also charging into controversy.
Oral Contraceptive Brand Slammed Over ‘Sexist’ China Market Ad
Bayer China, the manufacturer of birth control product Yasmin, said it “respects a woman’s right to autonomous contraception” and has “resolved” the ad.
China Targets National Carbon Trading Online by End of June
China wants online trading in its national carbon market to begin before the end of June as it seeks more tools to help cut emissions.
Shanghai Denies Health Insurance to Doctor Abusers
A new regulation aimed at better protecting medical personnel, who frequently face abuse in China, also guarantees immunity for public health whistleblowers.
China’s Dating Apps Are Swiping Right on Snobbery
In China, where education has become the ultimate marker of social class, match-making platforms are helping users screen out graduates of inferior colleges.
First Chinese Province Scraps Residency Restrictions
Jiangxi is allowing its 46 million inhabitants to obtain local household registration without first having lived or worked in the province for a designated period.
China Limits Schools, Majors That Can Refuse Women
The country’s education ministry says most schools and study programs, apart from some related to public security and the military, may no longer set gender-based admissions requirements, but campaigners argue this doesn’t go far enough.
Beijing Divorce Court Values Wife’s 5 Years of Housework at $7,700
Before China’s civil code came into effect this year, a divorcing spouse could only seek compensation for performing domestic duties if stipulated by a prenuptial agreement.
Submission for China’s Top Sci-Fi Prize Found to Be Stephen King Rip-Off
The writer is also believed to have previously plagiarized several stories from the same anthology by the American author.
An Island in Time: Capturing Dongshan’s Disappearing History
Like many parts of rural China, the southern isle’s rich local culture is quickly being erased as the country modernizes. But photographer Zhu Lanqing is determined to rescue what she can.
China’s Latest Justification for Egg-Freezing Ban Gets Cold Reception
Health authorities say the restrictive policy is meant to curb potentially exploitative practices like egg-selling and surrogacy. Single women say they just want equal rights.
China’s Latest Carbon Plan Would Top Even President Xi’s Targets
China continues to ratchet-up its carbon goals with the promise of a larger slice of power generation devoted to clean energy.
