15 h. ago As Trump urges cap on credit card rates, could China follow suit for online loans?

US President Donald Trump’s call for American credit card interest rates to be capped at 10 per cent for a year has sparked a debate in China about whether Beijing should impose a similar limit on online loans. The discussion comes as many in China – especially younger people – are being enticed by credit offers amid a weak job market and a boom in online loan services. “Apps now keep luring young people into borrowing,” a finance blogger with nearly 500,000 followers wrote in a social media...

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15 h. ago In wake of Trump post, calls mount for China to impose rate cap on online loans

In wake of Trump post, calls mount for China to impose rate cap on online loans  South China Morning Post

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20 h. ago Chinese woman seeks online help to slaughter pigs, attracting over 1,000 volunteers to her farm

A woman in southern China who did not know how to slaughter a pig turned to the internet for help, unexpectedly sparking a heartwarming viral reaction that attracted over 1,000 enthusiastic volunteers and transformed the event into a festive gathering. The story began on January 9, when a woman nicknamed Daidai from Hechuan, Chongqing, posted a short video on social media inviting netizens to assist in holding down two pigs for slaughter, while also extending an invitation to enjoy a traditional...

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20 h. ago From open source to global solutions: China's expanding AI footprint

From open source to global solutions: China's expanding AI footprint  People's Daily Online

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62 h. ago China targets wealthy influencers with audits, fines as fiscal pressures rise

China has ramped up audits involving online influencers and high-wage earners, as part of broader efforts to expand tax revenue and refine the taxation system. The State Taxation Administration on Wednesday spotlighted two fresh cases involving influencers in the centrally administered city of Chongqing and in Gansu province. In Chongqing, authorities ordered an influencer surnamed Peng – who has 30 million followers and works in online video production and commercial advertising – to pay 4.15...

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2 d. ago Trip.com shares plunge over 20% as China opens antitrust probe into Asia's largest online travel firm

Trip.com shares plunge over 20% as China opens antitrust probe into Asia's largest online travel firm  CNBC

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2 d. ago Trip.com shares plunge almost 20% as China opens antitrust probe into Asia's largest online travel firm

Trip.com shares plunge almost 20% as China opens antitrust probe into Asia's largest online travel firm  CNBC

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3 d. ago China Online Travel Leader Trip.com Stock Sinks On Antitrust Probe

China Online Travel Leader Trip.com Stock Sinks On Antitrust Probe  Investor's Business Daily

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3 d. ago China probes largest online travel agency Trip.com over suspected monopoly

China probes largest online travel agency Trip.com over suspected monopoly  Reuters

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8 d. ago China ‘instant reply providers’ offer solace by promptly responding to client ventings online

A new profession known as “instant reply providers”, or miao hui shi in Chinese, has trended on mainland social media. For a price, people who do the job offer quick and soothing replies for those who are angry, upset or in need of an emotional outlet. Not only do they respond very quickly, so-called instant reply providers are good listeners and offer emotional support. They can earn as much as 10,000 yuan (US$1,400) a month, according to a report by Guangming Daily. The charges for their...

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8 d. ago China ‘instant reply providers’ offer solace by responding to angry clients online

China ‘instant reply providers’ offer solace by responding to angry clients online  South China Morning Post

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8 d. ago Prince Group founder linked to online scams extradited to China, says CCTV

Prince Group founder linked to online scams extradited to China, says CCTV  WHTC

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9 d. ago Online appeal by Chinese woman to boost granny’s funeral attendance gains 130 million views

Dozens of internet users in China turned up for the funeral of a 90-year-old grandmother after her granddaughter made an online plea for attendees. “My grandma passed away. It is a blessing funeral. Can you come to see her off?” the woman said in a post which went viral on the evening of December 22. A blessing funeral, or xi sang in Chinese, refers to proceedings after the death of a person aged 80 or above. According to traditional beliefs, if a person dies at a rather old age, it means his or...

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9 d. ago China tightens rules to regulate competition among online retailers

China tightens rules to regulate competition among online retailers  FashionNetwork USA

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1 week ago China Targets Online Commerce Battles in Latest Regulatory Salvo

China Targets Online Commerce Battles in Latest Regulatory Salvo  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago Online Support for Iran Protests Surges in China, Challenging Beijing’s Narrative

Online Support for Iran Protests Surges in China, Challenging Beijing’s Narrative  Vision Times

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1 week ago China ski resort offers US$700 birthday service where instructors carry women guests down slope

A ski resort in northeastern China has ignited online controversy over videos showing an instructor carrying a woman guest “princess-style” down a slope as part of a birthday package. A woman identified as Zhao recently posted online about celebrating her birthday at the Northeast Asia Ski Resort in Shenyang, Liaoning province. The venue is the largest in the province and has the most ski runs. In her video, an instructor in white carries her down an outdoor slope as she smiles, holds red...

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1 week ago Comparing Dried Kombu Kelp Suppliers: What Makes Yumart’s China Online Dried Seaweed For Dashi Stand Out

Comparing Dried Kombu Kelp Suppliers: What Makes Yumart’s China Online Dried Seaweed For Dashi Stand Out  Pensacola News Journal

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1 week ago China mum shares toddler’s recovery from underdeveloped hip joint, receives online support

A mother in China who helped her toddler daughter through rehabilitation to fix a malformed hip has trended on social media, attracting more than a million likes. According to a report by the China News Service, the little girl, nicknamed Tiantian, began the treatment last year at the age of one when she was diagnosed with dysplasia of the hip (DDH). In September, her problem was almost completely cured and her walking posture was quite normal, her mother’s videos on social media showed. “After...

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1 week ago China mum shares kid’s recovery from underdeveloped hip joint, gets online support

China mum shares kid’s recovery from underdeveloped hip joint, gets online support  South China Morning Post

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