China 's sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corp. is a passive investor in Blackstone Group LP's (BX) $1.5 billion investment in Cheniere Energy Partners LP's (CQP) planned natural gas export facility, the Financial Times reported on its website Tuesday, without citing sources.

A Chinese investment in the politically sensitive project risks stirring up objections from politicians, the FT said. However, while Blackstone will have seats on Cheniere's board, CIC will have no direct influence on the company, it added. Other investors include Government of Singapore Investment Corp., and the state of Louisiana , it said.

A spokesman for Blackstone declined to comment on the deal, the FT reported.

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