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China’s sovereign wealth fund and China Life on track to open offices in London

China’s sovereign wealth fund and China Life on track to open offices in London

China Life and China Investment Corporation are among the latest mainland financial companies set to open offices in London, even as concerns over Brexit remain, according to Mark Boleat, chairman of the Policy and Resources Committee for the City of
China fund CIC teams up with French investor for overseas opportunities

China fund CIC teams up with French investor for overseas opportunities

China’s sovereign-wealth fund has teamed up with a French public sector financial institution to jointly tap overseas opportunities, especially in real estate and infrastructure.
Despite growth, stamp duty measures prompt lukewarm GDP outlook for Hong Kong

Despite growth, stamp duty measures prompt lukewarm GDP outlook for Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s economy grew 1.9 per cent in the third quarter off the back of stronger domestic consumption, employment and trade. Despite the promising figure, the government set a conservative full-year growth forecast of 1.
China’s Greenland launches sales for tallest residential building in Western Europe

China’s Greenland launches sales for tallest residential building in Western Europe

Greenland Group, the third largest developer in China, is expecting heightened interest from Hong Kong investors in its new £800 million residential development in London following increases in stamp duties for properties in Hong Kong.
Offshore yuan rebounds after hitting record low after Trump victory

Offshore yuan rebounds after hitting record low after Trump victory

The Chinese yuan rebounded on Thursday morning after hitting a record low overnight when the US dollar shrugged off fears that had plagued markets ahead of Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election.
Trump on Asia: what he’s said and where he stands

Trump on Asia: what he’s said and where he stands

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump spoke during the campaign about a number of countries and concerns in Asia.
Beijing halts presale permits in latest bid to cool property market

Beijing halts presale permits in latest bid to cool property market

Authorities in Beijing are refusing to grant presale permits to developers who they say are charging too much for apartments, in the latest tightening of restrictions designed to cool the city’s sizzling property market.
Asia Pacific property market softens in third quarter; China bucks the trend with 28% growth

Asia Pacific property market softens in third quarter; China bucks the trend with 28% growth

Commercial real estate investment in Asia Pacific has seen a general slowdown across the region but appetite for mainland Chinese real estate remains robust, according to analysts.
China’s dream of smart economy must ‘get past talent gap’

China’s dream of smart economy must ‘get past talent gap’

The mainland faces a talent gap in fulfilling its ambition of moving up the value chain of the global economy, according to a survey released in Beijing on Thursday.
Hong Kong quality of life nears lows of 2003 with sentiments on housing affordability, freedom of speech down

Hong Kong quality of life nears lows of 2003 with sentiments on housing affordability, freedom of speech down

Hong Kong’s overall quality of life has slumped to its lowest level since 2003, with sentiments on housing affordability, freedom of speech, the economy and noise pollution deteriorating the most, an annual local study found.