That marks a contrast to the past when foreign pharmaceutical companies would make a beeline for the huge domestic market in China, an economy flush with high growth and improving business environment.

"To be sure, on the eve of its Hong Kong listing, in what could become the world's biggest flotation since 2014, Xiaomi has undergone a cluster of twists and turns that has eventually pushed retail investors away from making a beeline for shares," said Cheung Chiwai, associate director at Hong Kong-based Prudential Brokerage Ltd.

Foreign players make a beeline for China's capital market, financial services industryChina's higher-level opening-up and reform of caps on business ownership are producing rich dividends for the country's financial services industry in general and the capital market in particular, experts said.

Small wonder, foreign players are making a beeline for a slice of the Chinese market pie.

If they do not take orders, regular customers will likely make a beeline for competitors.

Unsurprisingly, investors are making a beeline for this segment, exploring avenues like specialty restaurants and food supply firms.

Chip makers are making a beeline for the nation's technology-focused STAR Market, seeking to tap into a bullish market amid growing investor enthusiasm for semiconductor-related shares.

US-listed Chinese companies and unlisted domestic enterprises make a beeline for HKThe new year is truly in, and has presented a new dilemma or two to capital-hunting Chinese firms: to list or not to list?

When that sense of uncertainty appears pervasive, consumers make a beeline for the banks.

Investors make a beeline for shares; Ping An Health may lock in HK$300bPing An Healthcare and Technology Company, an online medical services platform, is expected to cover the retail tranche of its up to HK$8.8 billion ($1.1 billion) initial public offering more than 500 times over, going by initial investor response.