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It wants mainland investors to bet on its own tech dreams not America’s
China cracks down on offshore investments; Futu Securities (3.5M users) counters with ultra-fast account setup (3 minutes). Regulatory tightening reshapes Asia-Pacific fintech competition: speed of onboarding and compliance automation become core product differentiators for survival.
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China’s stranded assets are creating a new class of American green-tech investors

China’s stranded assets are creating a new class of American green-tech investors

Pushing back could threaten a trade deal and progress on Taiwan

China’s industrial policy attracts fans abroad, critics at home

As they deindustrialise, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan must reform

You need enough freedom for innovation, but enough control to prevent disaster