3i has had a local presence in Greater China since 2001, with offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong. As of 31 March 2008, over 40 businesses in which 3i has invested have operations in China and we manage an investment portfolio valued at c.US$350m. Since 2003, 3i has invested in the following sectors: Manufacturing, TMT, Technology, Food and Beverage, Consumer Goods, Retail and Real Estate.

International IPOs we have completed include Focus Media (New York), GST and Little Sheep (Hong Kong). 3i is also an investor in CDH II, the Beijing-based private equity fund.