A huge offer for the fast-food chain operator is reminiscent of club deals in the 2006 to 2007 buyout boom — a salutary reminder on the 10th anniversary of the Global Financial Crisis.

Recent efforts to align sustainable bond principles with international best practices show that China is serious about reaching its net zero goals. But it will need to ensure it can boost standards if it is to sustain momentum and investor interest in its green finance sector.

FA explores Beijing’s priorities for 2023, as Xi Jinping formalises his third term as PRC president.

Market watchers concur that inflation in China was up significantly in January this year, a trend that hasn't been seen since 2008.

FinanceAsia readers fear that ChinaÆs economic recovery is masking an asset price bubble.

The PBoC raises its key policy rates for the first time since December 2007.

As high-flying technology companies grab the attention of equity investors and questions re-emerge as to the sustainability of their share gains, is it dot-com déjà vu all over again?

The significance of private Chinese property developers on the global real estate scene will continue to dwindle in the next few years, as they are overshadowed by their state-owned counterparts. Rating agencies and analysts note the rapid decline of offshore dollar bond issuance by Chinese property participants.

Its prospects seem rosy, but Singapore's central banker is beginning to see parallels with the early 2000s dotcom collapse. Investors are wary of political risks and governance problems.