C hinese officials have launched an investigation into one of the country’s biggest shadow banks, which has lent billions to real estate firms. Zhongzhi Enterprise Group (ZEG) has an asset management …
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Jefferies discusses China’s probe into shadow bank Zhongzhi
Shujin Chen, China economist and head of China financial and property research at Jefferies, discusses the country’s shadow banking sector, which she says is “largely affected by the property …
China Needs to Unblock, Sustain Financial Channels for Private Firms
Efforts should be made to “unblock” financial channels such as loans, bonds and shares, said the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) in a joint statement with seven other government departments and …
Jack Ma, the poster boy of China’s tech scene, is moving into the food business
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Beijing Pledges More Financial Support to Aid Private Economy
Chinese authorities rolled out a new set of measures to pump more financial resources to help the country’s struggling private sector.
Beijing fosters foreign allies among influencers for propaganda
They get access to both China’s internet and global platforms, and cash in on both China is offering foreign influencers access to its vast market in return for content that sings its praises and …
China seeks more fever clinics to combat surge
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Concerns are mounting among Japanese companies over China’s decision to restrict exports of graphite, a key material used in the production of lithium-ion batteries.
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China-Based Zhongzhi Reveals Liabilities of up to USD64 Billion Amidst Property Sector Crisis
The deteriorating financial situation of Zhongzhi, a significant player in China’s shadow banking sector, which is roughly the size of the French economy at $3 trillion, raises concerns about the …