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China Chengtong plans about RMB 150 billion of new fund investment in the 15th Five-Year Plan period, focused on tech innovation

Source: 21Jingji; Mon, Nov 9, 2026

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New investment will target strategic emerging and future industries, with no less than 80% going to technology innovation.

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