The Chinese Communist Party (not the State) is increasing its control of public corporations

Last week, we took a break from our WRR to focus on our Distinguished Speaker Series, with Mr. Bruce Quan ('75). There, we learned about the complexities of advancing cross-border transactions with and in China. Notably, the preeminent role of the State in businesses and the difficulties for foreign actors to enter the market.

As a follow-up of that conversation, we invite you to consider a dramatic change: the Chinese Communist Party (not the State) is increasing its control of some of the most significant listed companies in the country. Fewer opportunities for investors and a substantial increase in the President's powers.

What do you think?

#WRR: https://www.ft.com/content/a4b28218-80db-11e7-94e2-c5b903247afd

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Shared on November 21, 2017

Tags: China, corporate governance, corporate control