The bear in China
As the recently released AVCJ 2011 China Report showcases, while private equity was back with a vengeance over the last 12 months – in fundraising, investments and exits – there are larger, macro issues on the horizon that may negatively impact short-term prospects for the industry.
Last week, the PRC raised rates for the second time in just over a month, playing a dangerous game of catch up in an effort to stem inflation. While the government had hoped to keep inflation growth at...
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