China lender ICBC backs Xi's private-sector push with $11bn tech fund

Bank of China also ramps up startup support as Beijing looks to boost economy

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The ICBC fund will make equity investments in private-sector tech companies. © Reuters

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SHANGHAI -- The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, the country's largest state-owned lender, is setting up an 80 billion yuan ($11 billion) fund to support private-sector technology companies following Beijing's focus on private enterprises as fuel for economic growth.

ICBC's technology and innovation fund will make equity investments in companies and provide other forms of support. A ceremony marking its formation was held March 12.

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