
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.
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- 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.
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