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The Hang Seng jumped 9% to above the 20,000 mark with its Tech Index logging its biggest daily gain of 22%, recovering most of its recent losses
Samsung's foundry business would look for new clients in China, where it expects high market growth, and focus on increasing supply capacity
"These fraudulent schemes offer non-existent investment opportunities, promising very attractive and risk-free returns within a short span of time," the commission said.
Valuations of marquee portfolio firms have tumbled, with Alibaba and Didi Global dropping 35% and 64% respectively year-to-date, hit by a wave of factors
Several applications will debut this year in Pudong New Area, covering digital factories, an underground parking lot and the new astronomy museum
Other investors include Hong Kong's Huobi Ventures as well as Shima Capital, Malaysia's OKX Blockdream Ventures, Mechanism Capital and Morningstar Ventures
Paytm’s chief Vijay Shekhar Sharma moved to reassure the markets as the Indian giant’s share price tumbled another 12% after reports of data leaks to Chinese firms
New Delhi has banned over 220 Chinese apps, including 54 just last month, in a blow to publishers that saw India as the next growth market
The multipurpose facility could make microchips, electric-vehicle components and other electronics like displays
The PBOC uncovered violations during an inspection of WeChat Pay in late 2021. The payments network allegedly permitted the transfer and laundering of funds from illicit transactions, it said
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PaymentsCan China Take Place of SWIFT System? Analysts Say ‘No’There is no global payment system that is strong enough to act as an alternative to SWIFT and enable Russia to evade sanctions
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Market InsightsHere’s How China Can Win the Tech War With USAThe Chinese government is doubling down on incentives for innovation, which it believes to be the cornerstone of its future growth and international position.
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