Foreign companies are pulling out of China due to lack of confidence in the Communist regime's ability to stabilize the economy. Law firms and real-estate developers are leading the exodus. China's Ministry of Commerce has rolled out a plan to address the loss of direct foreign investment.
Key Points
U.S. law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton closing its office in Beijing
BlackRock fund forfeiting office towers in Shanghai
Foreign companies making up 20% of office space in Beijing
China's Ministry of Commerce rolling out a plan to address the loss of foreign investment
Pros
Foreign companies may find better opportunities in other markets