China to stem 'irrational' outbound M&A: regulators

Chinese regulators are toughening their stance on outbound M&A after a record year of deals.

Chinese companies have been on a buying spree this year, pushing outbound M&A volumes to record levels. But some of these deals have left bankers scratching their heads, appearing motivated less by strategic imperatives and more by an abundance of liquidity — and a willingness to buy almost anything.

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