Private equity market in China kept expanding in the second quarter, with the total value of 33 disclosed projects reaching US$2.56 billion, up 10.7 percent against the first quarter.

The 33 private equity investments were made in 14 industries, among which manufacturing, energy and mining industries appeared more attractive, said a report on PE investment market in the second quarter released by China Venture.

Seven projects were in the manufacturing industry, while energy and mining had. Investment value exceeded US$250 million in real estate, energy and mining, logistics and manufacturing, the report said.

(Xinhua News Agency July 6, 2008)