Founded in 2014, Qudian Inc. rose to prominence as a major online microlending platform in China, providing small, unsecured cash and merchandise credit to young consumers. After a successful IPO on the New York Stock Exchange in 2017, the company's core business was severely impacted by a sweeping Chinese government crackdown on the online lending industry. In response to regulatory pressure and market changes, Qudian has attempted several strategic pivots, including ventures into luxury e-commerce and ready-to-eat meals. The company was delisted from the NYSE in March 2023 and continues to explore new business directions.

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