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Haidilao founder receives $14.9M credit line amid China tax speculation

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Haidilao, a prominent hotpot chain, has extended a US$14.9 million credit line to its founder, Zhang. This move has sparked speculation in China regarding potential tax implications, particularly as it precedes a deadline for Beijing's offshore trust tax. The company stated the funds are for personal financial arrangements and will accrue interest, but the timing has fueled discussions about tax avoidance strategies. AI

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Haidilao founder receives $14.9M credit line amid China tax speculation

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Daisy Wu ·

    Why Haidilao’s US$14.9 million credit line to founder is fuelling China tax speculation

    Haidilao International Holding has agreed to provide its founder, Zhang Yong, with a one-month loan of up to the Hong Kong dollar equivalent of 100 million yuan (US$14.9 million), a move that has raised market speculation as investors closely watch Beijing’s October 22 deadline f…

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