Friday 8 September 2023

Mubadala formally opens Beijing office amid warming China-Gulf ties-sources | Reuters

Mubadala formally opens Beijing office amid warming China-Gulf ties-sources | Reuters

Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company this week formally opened its Beijing office amid warming ties between the world's second-largest economy and the Gulf Arab states, five people with knowledge of the matter said.

Mubadala Investment Company is the second-biggest state fund in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, after Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA).

While economic ties between China and the Gulf states remain anchored by energy interests, bilateral relations have expanded under the region's infrastructure, technology and financial push and amid Sino-U.S. geopolitical tensions.

Mubadala entered China a few years ago, but had to delay its office opening ceremony due to restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, said one source.

Mubadala's Beijing-based team, about 10-strong, focuses on direct investments and fund investments in the country, said a second source. Its China portfolio includes JD Industrials, Hasten Biopharmaceutic and online fashion retailer SHEIN.

All the sources declined to be named as they were not authorised to speak to the media.

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