Han Shih Toh

China is shifting towards manufacturing abroad as opposed to natural resources; on the other hand, Chinese overseas lending has weakened due to domestic economic concerns.

Beijing steps up stimulus measures and reforms, as small firms suffer from a liquidity trap, and some foreign private equity firms leave China.

The SAR's bourse needs to tap companies from beyond mainland China such as those based in Southeast Asia, while also attracting secondary listings, including from the Middle East.

Non-bank lenders, such as private equity, are set to take up the slack from banks in extending credit to commercial real estate in Asia Pacific.

Washington’s policies to curb US investment in China has impacted assets under management in several large funds, and a shift in flows could take years, despite the upcoming US election.

Beijing will issue a spree of special-purpose bonds in order to help meet the ambitious GDP target, but more reforms are likely needed to boost output.

As 28 countries, including Pakistan, Laos and Sri Lanka, suffer from a debt trap, despite past criticism and amid high US interest rates, Washington is asking China to help mitigate the debt risks.

After a damning Hong Kong court verdict, Chinese developers to face higher financing costs, and the move could set a precedent for future liquidations.

The combination of the US giants will create a global infrastructure powerhouse with over $150 billion in assets and a strong presence in Apac, and could help reduce project costs.

China’s economy will not crash but property and local government debt challenges are undermining a country whose GDP is still growing at around 5% a year.