Anyone thinking Chinese investment is a home run for Chinese access should look carefully at the sequence of Bright Investment in Synlait Milk and its insistence on control even when dropping under 50% shareholding. And the aggressive takeout of shareholders in Synlait Farms provides equally little ground for optimism for long term future of a farmer partnership with a large corporate shareholder.
Quote Originally Posted by Sideshow Bob View Post
Investment is one thing, but control is another. If they give away control, think farmers will vote with their feet.