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How Ultra-Wealthy Families Use Chinese Trust Structures for Asset Protection
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how ultra-wealthy families are increasingly using Chinese trust structures—specifically family trusts registered in mainland China—for asset protection and succession planning. They dive into the specific mechanics: how the 2001 Trust Law created a legal framework, the role of the China Trustee Association, and why families with cross-border interests might choose a Chinese trust over a Cook Islands or Delaware variant. Lucas cites a real case: a Shanghai-based manufacturing family that shielded $200 million from creditor claims using a discretionary…
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