China Surpasses US in Fintech Patent Filings, Led by ICBC and Tencent
Chinese banks and tech firms have outpaced the US in fintech patent applications over the past decade, marking a significant shift in global financial technology innovation.
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Chinese banks and tech firms have outpaced the US in fintech patent applications over the past decade, marking a significant shift in global financial technology innovation.
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