‘Not worth the squeeze’: global private equity makes zero deals in China

Private equity firms have pulled back from new deals in China as Beijing ramps up its scrutiny over foreign investments in sensitive sectors. This pullback highlights the growing challenges foreign investors face in navigating China's regulatory environment, which has become increasingly stringent. The lack of new equity deals underscores a broader trend of caution among global investors amid the heightened regulatory pressure, impacting the flow of foreign capital into the Chinese market. This shift could have significant implications for both Chinese companies seeking foreign investment and global firms looking to expand their footprint in the world's second-largest economy.