Transport Sector, China and Asia-focused Research

Charles De Trenck

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

China Industrials / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<p>Yes there are a few good China companies out there. In general a company like China Merchants has a good long term theme going for it (see April notes). But in shipping there are more badly run companies than good ones.&nbsp; What follows is an update on a piece I did for a specialized shipping publication following a long line of pieces I have put out delving into COSCO and CSCL corporate governance nightmares over the years. The truth is investors were ripped off on valuations from day one, with bankers helping as a result of shoddy work. Seasoned investors of course are not surprised to find this out. But what still amazes after so many years is the extent of mis-deeds and quite often the lack of interest to delve further into the problems. Feedback I've gotten so far are industry insiders agreeing with the extent of the corruption, and an expression of frustration they could not discuss more openly (although I think the spirit of Xi Jinping's exhortations would support further examination. ... recently Reuters and others did look into new facets of breakdowns at CSCL and COSCO).</p>

Yes there are a few good China companies out there. In general a company like China Merchants has a good long term theme going for it (see April notes). But in shipping there are more badly run companies than good ones.&nbsp; What follows is an update on a piece I did for a specialized shipping publication following a long line of pieces I have put out delving into COSCO and CSCL corporate governance nightmares over the years. The truth is investors were ripped off on valuations from day one, with bankers helping as a result of shoddy work. Seasoned investors of course are not surprised to find this out. But what still amazes after so many years is the extent of mis-deeds and quite often the lack of interest to delve further into the problems. Feedback I've gotten so far are industry insiders agreeing with the extent of the corruption, and an expression of frustration they could not discuss more openly (although I think the spirit of Xi Jinping's exhortations would support further examination. ... recently Reuters and others did look into new facets of breakdowns at CSCL and COSCO).

Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co., Ltd. (3898 HK)

Shanghai Electric Group Company (601727 CH)

China Railway Construction Corp (1186 HK)

China Communications Construction (1800 HK)

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology (002202 CH)

XCMG Construction Machinery A (000425 CH)

China Railway Signal & Communication (3969 HK)

Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Co. Ltd. (H) (1138 HK)

Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation Co. Ltd. (H)

Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co, Ltd. (600820 CH)

Cssc Offshore & Marine Engg Group (317 HK)

North Navigation Control Technlgy (600435 CH)

Tian Di Science & Technology Co., (600582 CH)

Shanghai International Airport (600009 CH)

Metallurgical Corporation Of China Ltd (601618 CH)

Shanghai Electric Group Company (2727 HK)

Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology (2208 HK)

Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) (694 HK)

Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA)

Dongfang Electric Corporation (600875 CH)

China Avionics Systems Co., Ltd. (600372 CH)

China International Marine Cntnrs Gp (2039 HK)

Beihai Yinhe Industry Investment (000806 CH)

Metallurgical Corporation of China Ltd (1618 HK)

Sinochem International Corporation A (600500 CH)

Suzhou Gold Mantis Construction Decoration (002081 CH)

Suzhou Gold Mantis Construction Decoration

Shanghai International Port Group (600018 CH)

AviChina Industry & Technology H (2357 HK)

Shanghai Construction Group Co, Ltd. (600170 CH)

Beijing Originwater Technology Co,Ltd. (300070 CH)

Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co., (300124 CH)

China National Chemical Engineering Company A (601117 CH)

China National Chemical Engineering Company A

China International Marine Containers A (000039 CH)

AECC Aero-Engine Control Co. Ltd. A (000738 CH)

Yingkou Port Liability Co., Ltd A (600317 CH)

A Brief History of Corporate Governance Nightmares at China's Flagship Shipping Companies