China will reportedly assist 1MDB in making a repayment to International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) amid a US$6.5 billion dispute between the Malaysian and Abu Dhabi state-owned funds.

According to the Financial Times, three people with knowledge of the matter said China was approached as a source of funds for 1MDB.

It added that one source said Malaysia would swap assets for financing.

The claim cannot be independently verified by Malaysiakini.