China Evergrande opens higher after risk committee says will work with creditors

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Updated: Dec 23, 2021, 02:23 UTC

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Shares of embattled China Evergrande Group opened up 2.1% on Thursday, after the property developer said its risk management committee is utilising its extensive resources and will "actively engage" with its creditors.

The China Evergrande Centre building sign is seen in Hong Kong

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Shares of embattled China Evergrande Group opened up 2.1% on Thursday, after the property developer said its risk management committee is utilising its extensive resources and will “actively engage” with its creditors.

The committee, which includes many senior officials from state-owned companies, was set up earlier this month.

(Reporting by Clare Jim; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)

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