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June 2008

Tricks of the hot money trade

Sketchy invoicing


By over- or under-charging for exports or imports, say, US$5 million for a shipment actually worth US$4 million, the foreign party can park extra cash in China. This has the benefit of providing a legitimate-looking paper trail.

FDI channels


A foreign investor sends in more money than needed for an approved project. The money grows as the yuan appreciates.

Informal networks


Informal business networks raise money abroad, ...

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