Has China Become Too Cosy With Private Equity?
The investments by Chinese state-based funds are starting to attract political scrutiny because they have created ties between Beijing and western economies that could be nearly impossible to unpick.
What Do U.S. China Restrictions Mean For Investments?
Chinese subsidiaries of American venture capital firms are investing money from U.S.-based funds into Chinese space startups, even as the Pentagon warns of Beijing’s growing activity in the space arena.
Institutional Investors See Japan As A Real Estate Darling
A weaker currency and low interest rates are drawing Asia-Pacific property investors to Japan, although similar factors have not helped China’s bruised real estate market. Both Japan and China have kept interest rates relatively low, despite US rate increases, and both have seen weaker currencies as a result -normally a push factor for cross-border institutional investors.
With Alibaba Stake Cut, SoftBank's Son Cools Toward China Tech
SoftBank Group Corp's decision to sell down its Alibaba Group Holding, stake for a $34 billion gain may be aimed at bolstering its finances, but it also underlines how CEO Masayoshi Son has cooled on China tech.
Family Offices’ Investments In China To Cool Down Amid Regulatory Crackdown
Family offices are cautious about China’s growth and remain wary of committing more investments to the country as a survey from UBS showed a heightened reluctance from such clients to increase their allocations in the mainland.
China's VC Giants Take Aim At Climate Tech
Venture capital fundraising in China is cooling off as investors weigh how to navigate the country's new regulatory regime. One strategy that's taking shape: VC firms are aligning themselves with Beijing's strategic goals by planning big bets on climate-friendly industries.
Venture Capital Hasn't Given Up On China
China’s listed internet-technology companies are reeling from this year’s regulatory crackdown. But that hasn’t stopped the action in the private markets: Investors are still charging into many of the country’s technology startups.
Investors Put Money In Chinese Startups Despite Regulatory Crackdown
Venture capital investment in China rose in the third quarter, bringing year-to-date totals to more than all of 2020, multiple data sources show. The investor interest came even as the quarter began with an onslaught of regulation from Beijing.
Venture Capital Is Going To Need Record-Breaking Run Of IPOs
The Exchange is digging into the Chinese venture capital market this week, but getting folks to chat about business and China on the record is turning out to be slightly harder than anticipated.
Carlyle CEO Says Firm Is Committed To China
Carlyle Group Chief Executive said that the U.S. private equity firm will remain a long-term investor in China despite"bumps" that have unnerved some investors. Beijing authorities have rolled out restrictions in the last few weeks on companies, including those in the technology sector.