China claims 38% of global fintech patent filings, more than double the US share of 17%, with ICBC leading at 3,198 patents as innovation shifts east.

ICBC, Tencent among companies leading 10-fold surge from previous decade

China claims 38% of global fintech patent filings, more than double the US share of 17%, with ICBC leading at 3,198 patents as innovation shifts east.