AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Behind the Money
The wrinkle in Shein’s IPO plans
Jun 12, 2024
FT's China tech correspondent Eleanor Olcott discusses Shein's stalled IPO plans due to its ties with Beijing. Shein considers shifting focus to London for IPO listing amid US-China tensions. The podcast explores challenges faced by Chinese tech companies amid geopolitical issues and how alternative markets like the UK are being explored for IPOs.
16:18
Episode guests
AI Summary
Highlights
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Shein's IPO delay attributed to US-China tensions, forcing it to explore London as an alternative listing venue.
- Efforts to distance Shein from China for IPO approval highlight challenges faced by Chinese companies in global markets.
Deep dives
Xian's Struggle for US IPO Approval
Xian, a fast fashion giant, aimed for a US IPO but faced challenges due to tensions between Beijing and Washington. Despite exponential growth and profitability, securing approval for its IPO proved elusive. Regulatory hurdles stalled its listing in the US, emphasizing the widening gap between the two superpowers.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode