China's $26t state-asset watchdog says more M&As in offing in power, coal sectors

China's $26t state-asset watchdog says more M&As in offing in power, coal sectors

Xiao Yaqing. Photo: Bloomberg

China will further overhaul its bloated state enterprises and push for mergers in sectors such as power and coal, which are plagued by zombie firms, bankruptcy and debt defaults, according to the head of the agency that oversees state assets valued at $26 trillion.

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