The Chinese nuclear giant chases a stake in a £15bn nuclear power on the Cumbrian coast, adding impetus to plans for a European treasury centre in London.
From a small Hong Kong office, a state-owned giant manages billions that bankroll global energy projects. Now, it's looking at taking its cash-pooling solutions global.
Singapore might have the pedigree and Hong Kong the proximity to China, but fast-emerging corporate hubs in Southeast Asia are snapping at their heels.