China surpassed the U.S., leading the world in applications for financial technology patents over the last decade, the Nikkei reported Tuesday.
The findings were based on a survey of fintech-related patent applications in 118 countries and regions between 2016 and 2025, jointly conducted by the Nikkei and Tokyo-based research firm Patent Result.
In the period, applications from Chinese companies accounted for more than 38% of the global total, the largest share by far, with filings up tenfold from the previous decade.
Author: Saikat Bhattacharya
