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Wealthy Chinese move offshore money to U.S. banks as Beijing’s tax net widens
Wealthy Chinese shifting offshore funds to U.S. banks amid Beijing's widening tax net.
Context
What happened: Bankers and lawyers say demand from wealthy Chinese clients for U.S. bank accounts has gathered pace as Beijing tightens enforcement on Chinese offshore wealth.
Why it matters: The shift points to growing concern among wealthy Chinese about Beijing's widening tax net, with clients moving money to U.S. banks in response.
What changed
Bankers and lawyers say demand from wealthy Chinese clients for U.S. bank accounts has gathered pace as Beijing tightens enforcement on Chinese offshore wealth.
Why it matters
The shift points to growing concern among wealthy Chinese about Beijing's widening tax net, with clients moving money to U.S. banks in response.