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China Cuts Trillions From US Private Equity Market

Multiple state-backed funds in China—including China Investment Corporation—have halted new investments in PE firms, withdrawing billions in sovereign capital from these markets, and are steering clear even of US-linked deals managed by foreign entities.

The pullback, driven by direct government pressure, comes in the wake of steep retaliatory tariffs imposed by both Washington and Beijing—up to 145% on Chinese exports by the US and 125% on American goods by China.

“There definitely are questions from global investors and clients about what’s happening here,” said Blackstone president Jonathan Gray in an earnings call.

For decades, China’s sovereign wealth funds, particularly CIC and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, were instrumental in powering the rise of American PE titans like Blackstone, Carlyle Group, and TPG. At their peak, Chinese capital helped propel private equity into a $4.7 trillion global behemoth. In 2023, alternatives still made up roughly 25% of CIC and SAFE’s respective portfolios, each managing over $1 trillion in assets, according to Global SWF.

But the quiet unraveling has already begun. Executives note that some Chinese LPs are not only freezing fresh commitments—they’re backing out of existing allocations yet to close. Even partnerships once designed to bypass direct scrutiny, such as CIC’s “partnership fund” with Goldman Sachs, are now subject to internal scrutiny in Beijing.

Beijing’s financial disengagement follows its recent sanctions on US officials over Hong Kong, signaling a broader campaign to counter what it views as strategic containment.

The fallout extends beyond Chinese institutions; Canadian and European pension funds are also reportedly reassessing their exposure to US private equity.


Information for this briefing was found via Financial Times and the sources mentioned. The author has no securities or affiliations related to this organization. Not a recommendation to buy or sell. Always do additional research and consult a professional before purchasing a security. The author holds no licenses.

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