China-focused private equity funds widen their scope under pressure

U.S. investment curbs, domestic economic woes spur scramble for global growth

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Market watchers say private equity funds headquartered in or focused on China are broadening the scope of their operations, from Southeast Asia to Japan, South Korea and beyond. © Reuters

ECHO WONG

January 24, 2025 10:58 JST

HONG KONG -- China-focused private equity managers and venture funds are pushing to burnish their credentials as regional and global players, as their bread-and-butter market faces geopolitical and economic challenges.