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Chinese tech stocks slumped after the passage of a new law to protect online user data privacy that triggered investor concerns about the extent of Beijing's regulatory crackdown
Alibaba plunged 5% and other tech firms sank in Hong Kong on Thursday after Tencent's president warned that Beijing's regulatory crackdown is far from finished
Two-tranche sustainability bond from internet giant sells for cheaper than had been expected, signalling limited impact of tech crackdown
Troubled bad debt manager at centre of bond selloff that spooked foreign investors sees debt values rise after announcing restructuring package
A whole range of sectors have been affected by China's regulatory crackdown, which started late last year and continues in vigorous fashion.
Investment banks’ earnings from listings are likely to soar further with the IPO of LG Energy Solutions, which is expected to be a record-breaking event
Global shares stumbled amid investor anxiety over China's crackdown on online companies and as faster-spreading coronavirus variants sparked concerns over an economic recovery
US asset manager says investors should ramp up exposure to China because it now has a developed economy and they see it as a safe bet
The recent plunge in Chinese equities has caused a flood of money to leave capital markets and made 2021 the worst year for stock investments since the Global Financial Crisis
Covid’s continued spread and the Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan dampen market sentiment with the Hang Seng and Nikkei both retreating
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