China launches venture capital funds to invest in ‘hard technology’, state media report

BEIJING, Dec 26 (Reuters) – China on ​Friday launched ‌three venture capital ‌funds to invest in “hard technology” areas, state ⁠broadcaster CCTV ‌reported.

The capital contribution plans ‍for the funds have been finalised, ​each with ‌more than 50 billion yuan ($7.14 billion), according to the report.

Hard ⁠technology refers ​to areas ​including semiconductors over “soft” technology such ‍as ⁠internet services.

($1 = 7.0070 Chinese yuan)

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