China M&A Fell 18% in First Half, PwC Says

The video discusses the decline in China's M&A activity in 2019, highlighting a significant drop in private equity and outbound M&A. Despite this, domestic M&A has seen growth. The video explores the challenges faced by large-scale cross-border transactions, particularly those deemed strategic, and notes a global sensitivity to such deals. It also examines sector-specific trends and regional variations, with Asia Pacific showing resilience in outbound M&A.

What is the significance of the term 'strategic' in the context of cross-border transactions?

Which regions are still seeing reasonable flows of outbound M&A from China?