China crackdown may hit property, asset prices
Australian bankers will have that sinking feeling about signs that some big high-flying Chinese corporates could seek to offload assets.
Karen Maley writes on banking and finance, specialising in financial services, private equity and investment banking. Karen is based in Sydney.
Australian bankers will have that sinking feeling about signs that some big high-flying Chinese corporates could seek to offload assets.
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