18 h. ago Scam and corruption cases spark debate in China over cryptocurrencies’ future

The seizure of enormous cryptocurrency caches in two high-profile criminal cases in China – a former head of the central bank’s digital currency research institute accused of corruption, and an alleged scam centre kingpin linked to about US$15 billion in bitcoin – have sparked questions in the country about the safety and future of virtual money. But analysts said the long-term trend for the assets, especially bitcoin, depended on institutional capital, interest rate expectations and the...

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39 h. ago China bans use of cybersecurity products from American and Israeli companies for national security reasons

China bans use of cybersecurity products from American and Israeli companies for national security reasons  The Corner .eu

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45 h. ago Taiwan's $250B Deal and China's H200 Ban Reshape the AI Arms Race

Taiwan's $250B Deal and China's H200 Ban Reshape the AI Arms Race  The Tech Buzz

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47 h. ago China's leading jeweller Chow Tai Fook opens in Bangkok, plans more global stores

China's leading jeweller Chow Tai Fook opens in Bangkok, plans more global stores  Reuters

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48 h. ago Japan ramen eatery bans ‘troublesome’ China customers, charges a lot more for English menu

A Japanese ramen restaurant has ignited controversy by slapping a ban on Chinese customers, accusing them of being troublemakers. Iekei restaurant in the Western city of Osaka announced on social media on January 4 that it had banned all Chinese people. It said a Chinese person had caused trouble in the restaurant, forcing it to call the police. The post said 90 per cent of the trouble it has with foreigners involves Chinese customers. The move triggered controversy and accusations of racism....

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59 h. ago China 2025 new bank loans lowest in seven years, policy support needed

China 2025 new bank loans lowest in seven years, policy support needed  Reuters

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61 h. ago How Chinese corruption busters are tracking down bribes paid in cryptocurrency

Beijing has revealed how its graft busters are investigating bribes paid in hard-to-trace cryptocurrencies by tracking the ways in which corrupt officials have been spending the proceeds. A documentary shown on state broadcaster CCTV on Wednesday highlighted the case of Yao Qian, the former director of the digital currency institute at the People’s Bank of China. Investigators became suspicious when Yao bought a villa in Beijing for more than 20 million yuan (around US$2.9 million) under the...

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63 h. ago China Banned This Religion. Now It's Coming For Hong Kong, Too.

China Banned This Religion. Now It's Coming For Hong Kong, Too.  Religion Unplugged

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65 h. ago China’s Central Bank Lowers Rates on Structural Policy Tools

China’s Central Bank Lowers Rates on Structural Policy Tools  The Wall Street Journal

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65 h. ago China's December new bank loans beat forecast as stimulus juices credit demand

China's December new bank loans beat forecast as stimulus juices credit demand  Reuters

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65 h. ago China bans U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity software over security concerns

China bans U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity software over security concerns  Security Affairs

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66 h. ago China to cut relending rates, widen credit support for private sector and tech

China’s central bank is looking to pump 900 billion yuan (US$129.2 billion) worth of additional funds into private and technology firms, alongside slashing key policy relending rates by a quarter of a percentage point, in a fresh round of monetary easing designed to shore up the economy. The new plan includes an extra 500 billion yuan for agriculture and small businesses, said Zou Lan, a deputy governor of the bank, at a press conference in Beijing on Thursday. The bank will also expand its...

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67 h. ago China’s CMRG Sounds Out Steel Mills on Banned BHP Ore Stockpiles

China’s CMRG Sounds Out Steel Mills on Banned BHP Ore Stockpiles  Bloomberg.com

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3 d. ago China bans dozen of US and Israeli cybersecurity firms over national security concerns: report

China bans dozen of US and Israeli cybersecurity firms over national security concerns: report  Fox Business

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3 d. ago China bans dozen US and Israeli cybersecurity firms over national security concerns: report

China bans dozen US and Israeli cybersecurity firms over national security concerns: report  Fox Business

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3 d. ago China Bans Cybersecurity Products From Top US, Israeli Firms

China Bans Cybersecurity Products From Top US, Israeli Firms  Bloomberg

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3 d. ago China's ban on cybersecurity software roils three of our stocks — here's our view

China's ban on cybersecurity software roils three of our stocks — here's our view  CNBC

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3 d. ago China Bans Cyber Products From Top US, Israeli Security Firms

China Bans Cyber Products From Top US, Israeli Security Firms  Bloomberg.com

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3 d. ago Adding to 1 Cybersecurity Name, Exiting Another After China Ban

Adding to 1 Cybersecurity Name, Exiting Another After China Ban  TheStreet Pro

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3 d. ago Chinese customs told to block H200 imports, report claims — directive would effectively ban the Nvidia AI chip from China

Chinese customs told to block H200 imports, report claims — directive would effectively ban the Nvidia AI chip from China  Tom's Hardware

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