Mit der Übernahme des Pekinger Immobilienkonzerns Soho China hat das US-Private-Equity Unternehmen Blackstone sein bislang größtes Immobiliengeschäft in China getätigt. Gut drei Milliarden US-Dollar kostet die Übernahme. Das ist schon das dritte Milliardengeschäft mit China in wenigen Monaten. Auch andere große Finanzunternehmen expandieren in China.
Von Frank Sieren
Anyone who wants to process data of European citizens in China or data from China abroad will have to be even more careful in the future. Otherwise, they could face severe penalties. Two new laws seem to make China more like the EU – but the situation is now even more complicated for companies.
Von Falk Steiner
With the takeover of the Beijing real estate group Soho China, the US private equity company Blackstone has made its largest real estate deal in China to date. The takeover cost a good $3 billion. This is already the third billion-dollar deal with China in just a few months. Other large financial companies are also expanding in China.
Von Frank Sieren
German companies are hoping that China will finally relax its strict entry restrictions. But Beijing continues to keep quiet about when it will revise visa rules and quarantine. The less effective Chinese vaccines are likely delaying a decision further.
Von Redaktion Table
Boycotts against European companies sanctions in response to political positioning: Beijing is increasingly using its economic power as leverage. The EU wants to improve its ability to defend against blackmail in the future. A think tank has now presented concrete proposals on how to make use of a new anti-coercion instrument in response.
Von Amelie Richter
