Q2 2021 Chinese Inbound Investment: M&A and Equity Investments - China Briefing

The period April-June 2021 saw an impressive array of investments into China, in a variety of different sectors. Despite political differences, the United States led the way closely followed by Asia and then Europe. Q2 aggregate amounts were led by real estate, and logistics acquisitions and investments, suggesting that corporate MNC's are buying into China's Belt and Road Initiative projects while politicians continue to discredit it. Joint ventures (JV) and minority investments took place in multiple sectors from several Asian countries. JVs/minority inbound investments were made from several European countries led by German and Scandinavian businesses. The UK saw a…