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Bao Fan.
  • Missing Chinese CEO Bao Fan is cooperating on a government probe, his investment bank said Sunday.
  • It's the first time China Renaissance has given a reason for Bao's disappearance earlier in February.
  • Shares in the firm plunged 28% after Bao dropped from sight, prompting some to call China "uninvestible."

Missing Chinese billionaire tech dealmaker Bao Fan is working with government authorities on a probe, his firm China Renaissance said Sunday.

It's the first time the leading Chinese investment bank has given a reason for Bao's disappearance, after it said on February 16 that it was unable to contact its CEO and founder.