Two of China’s biggest state-backed brokerages are to merge, creating a group with assets of $230bn that will lead a domestic industry under growing pressure to consolidate against a weaker economic backdrop.
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Super Typhoon Yagi heads for southern China, shutting schools and cancelling flights
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China halts foreign adoptions; US seeks answers about pending cases
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China offers Africa $66b in fresh funding, promises a million jobs
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China coach laments ‘most difficult night’ after 7-0 loss to Japan
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China-Owned Brokerages Plan Merger to Create $228 Billion Entity
Two China-owned financial institutions have agreed to merge, creating an entity with $228.28 billion in assets, as Beijing pushes to strengthen its domestic financial market.
China’s wealthy are increasingly looking overseas for business investment opportunities
China’s wealthy want to pursue business opportunities abroad, rather than just investment returns, according to asset managers and consultants.
China’s halt of foreign adoptions leaves questions about pending cases
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China is enjoying its “best in history” ties with African nations, leader Xi Jinping said on Thursday, as he pledged $50 billion in financial support for the continent, in addition to military aid.
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