StartupsChina trails U.S. in creating unicorns, Hurun ranking shows
Two countries dominate, with nearly 75% of total; India in third place
China is slipping further behind the U.S. in the number of unicorns -- startups valued at more than $1 billion -- as ranked in a global survey. (Source image by AP)
CK TAN, Nikkei staff writer
December 20, 2021 13:43 JST
SHANGHAI -- China fell further behind the U.S. in the number of startups valued at more than $1 billion, according to a report Monday published by China-based researchers. However, the two countries continue to dominate the worldwide list of "unicorns," as the highly valued unlisted companies are called.