Will Dalian Wanda start a new delisting trend?

Dalian Wanda shareholders approve take-private

Victory for Chinese tycoon Wang Jianlin as shareholders give him green light to take commercial property unit off Hong Kong bourse before relisting on the mainland.

August 15, 2016

What if…Wanda bought Aston Villa?

China’s interest in becoming a football power is growing, as is the wealth of its tycoons. Struggling UK football club Aston Villa might be a sound investment.

April 13, 2016

Wanda offers $4.4 billion to take property unit private

China's richest man, Wang Jianlin, attempts to take his trophy assets private in Hong Kong as he plots a Shanghai IPO that could fetch a far higher valuation.

May 30, 2016

R&F, CC Land scoop London site as Wanda retreats

Two Hong Kong-listed Chinese developers take on $606 million deal originally struck by Wanda – before Wang Jianlin's empire hit turbulence.

August 22, 2017

Why Jack Ma, Wang Jianlin went from foes to allies

Differences over retail tore them apart. Now, in a twist straight out of the movies, a deal for Wanda's film business is making them partners.

February 06, 2018

Legendary purchase underlines Wanda's global aims

Dalian Wanda continued its diversification into the international entertainment business with the $3.5 billion acquisition of US film studio Legendary Entertainment.

January 12, 2016