U.S. Said to Drop Plan for Alibaba, Tencent Investing Ban

The video discusses the removal of uncertainty surrounding Alibaba and other Chinese stocks due to the Trump administration's decision not to blacklist Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent. It highlights the Treasury's refusal to follow the Pentagon's push to block companies with ties to the Chinese military. The video also covers Trump's amendment to an investment order requiring divestment from certain Chinese securities and the delisting of CNOOC. Additionally, it mentions the Hong Kong Tracker Fund's reversal of its decision not to buy stocks listed under the Trump ban.

What was the main reason for the removal of uncertainty around Alibaba, Tencent, and Baidu?

• The companies were added to the U.S. investment blacklist.

• The companies merged with U.S. firms.

• The Trump administration decided not to blacklist these companies.

• The companies were delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

What was the Pentagon's stance on the investment blacklist?

• The Pentagon had no opinion on the matter.

• The Pentagon wanted to invest in Chinese companies.

• The Pentagon wanted to block companies with ties to the Chinese military.

• The Pentagon supported the Treasury's decision.

What change did the Trump administration make to the November investment order?

• It allowed Americans to invest in all Chinese securities.

• It extended the deadline for divestment by two years.

• It removed all Chinese companies from the blacklist.

• It required complete divestment from certain Chinese securities.

Which company was caught in the delisting quagmire according to the transcript?

• Alibaba

• Baidu

• Tencent

• C Nook

Why did the Hong Kong Tracker Fund reverse its decision regarding the Trump ban?

• It was pressured by American investors.

• It wanted to align with the New York Stock Exchange.

• It received new guidance from the Chinese government.

• It was considered a non-US person, making the ban inapplicable.