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Thu, 15 Apr 2021 22:15   Karen Yeung

Growing China human rights concerns risk curbing foreign investment needed to support economy

International criticism of China’s alleged human rights violations has grown louder in recent months, putting downward pressure on Beijing’s efforts to attract foreign capital into its financial markets to support the economy, analysts said.Social issues and corporate governance have become important factors for North American and European fund managers screening their securities investments, and this is taking place amid increasing scrutiny over environmental, social and governance (ESG)…

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