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Despite a chaotic year for M&A, fascinating trends have emerged, including growth in international bids by Chinese companies. By the end of September, outbound M&A by Chinese groups was at a record high. But Beijing's record has been controversial, so what is different this time? To discuss the drivers behind these bids, Anousha Sakoui, the FT's mergers and acquisitions correspondent, is joined by Andy Cox, global head of energy at KPMG, and William Downs, global leader of corporate and corporate finance practice at law firm Squire Sanders.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.