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China's super-rich 'in shock' and hunting for cash as Beijing issues surprise tax on offshore trusts

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Beijing has announced a surprise tax on offshore trusts, sending shockwaves through China's ultra-wealthy who have long used these structures to hold money overseas. CNBC reports the move has sparked a rush to lawyers as the super-rich scramble to figure out their next moves.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/05/wealthy-chinese-race-for-...

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