Will Donald Trump’s new US sovereign wealth fund take aim at Chinese assets?

Will Donald Trump’s new US sovereign wealth fund take aim at Chinese assets?

[South China Morning Post] - 02/5/2025

Analysts caution the recently authorised fund could compete with Chinese state investment or buy overseas holdings like TikTok.



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