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China's pro-Russia stance on Ukraine conflict sets foreign investors on hot retreat

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with then U.S Vice President Joe Biden inside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on December 4, 2013. [Reuters]

The speculation of a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan amid Beijing's support for Russia's military operation in Ukraine has triggered an unprecedented capital flight from China.

A media report indicates this has further seen a large offloading of Chinese government bonds by overseas investors in recent months.

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