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A-share focus is for readers wanting to know more about mainland Chinese investment markets, and especially the A-share market in Shanghai, which has become accessible to international investors since the launch of the Shanghai-Hong Kong stock connect scheme in late 2014.
Exchange Square in Central, headquarters of Hong Kong's stock exchange. Photo: Jelly Tse
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China index reshuffle to entrench tech trades and boost AI rally: brokerages

Shanghai exchange revamp lifts tech weighting and adds chipmakers, signalling policy support and investor confidence.

The shake-up is projected to spur US$3.1 billion of inflows into tech hardware and semiconductor makers, according to Goldman Sachs. Photo: Reuters
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BOE Tech’s 30% rally shows how AI buildout can boost an old-economy firm

Chinese maker of LCD displays sees a surge in its share price following an attempt to diversify into AI with US manufacturer Corning.

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Hong Kong stock market

China AI firms Zhipu, MiniMax to join Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Tech Index

Additions to the benchmark Hang Seng Index, meanwhile, increase the number of constituents to 93 as the bourse operator presses ahead with expansion to 100.

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China’s stocks have upside room as liquidity, earnings grow: JPMorgan

Bank forecasts gains of 27 per cent for the MSCI China Index and 7 per cent for the CSI 300 this year.

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Chinese tech stocks buck regional trend, regain momentum after Xi-Trump meeting

Despite sell-offs in the Asia-Pacific region, investors continue to bet that China’s technology stocks will extend their blistering run.

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Chinese margin traders raise wagers to record in tech stock rally

Outstanding value of bets passes US$420 billion amid seven-day record run, as investors drive indices to new highs.

A large screen shows stock exchange data in Shanghai on May 6, 2026. Photo: EPA
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AI | Chinese chip ETFs pause trading as they warn of soaring premium risks

With two funds trading at least 30 per cent above net asset values, the large premiums would trigger sell-offs when sentiment turns.

People cross the street beneath a large screen showing the latest stock exchange data in Shanghai. Photo: EPA
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Xi-Trump meeting could lift Chinese stocks 12%: Morgan Stanley

‘Moderate’ upside is possible as investors ‘direct attention back to China somewhat’, assuming trade truce is extended, bank says.

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AI power gap fuels Weichai, GE Vernova shares as generator demand surges

AI’s explosive growth is triggering a global power crisis, as data centres deploy backup generators amid soaring electricity demand.

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As US stocks hit record highs, will investors keep buying or stay diversified?

US equities rally amid easing Middle East tensions, but global investors remain cautious, focusing on diversification and China’s prospects.

American flags fly outside the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: AP
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‘China’s Nasdaq’ nears record high as strong tech momentum buoys Asian stocks

Asia’s stock markets received a boost as US tech giants reported strong results and President Donald Trump signalled more Iran peace talks.

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People stand beneath a large screen showing the latest stock prices in Shanghai. Photo: EPA
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Who could gain from DeepSeek’s V4 with China chips poised for stronger demand?

Breakthrough launch could lift stocks from chipmakers to model developers as demand for computing power builds and adoption widens: analysts.

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Chinese property stocks primed for comeback as industry shows signs of turning

Early signs of a recovery present a buying opportunity for property stocks, which have been under pressure since home prices peaked in 2021.

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China names Liu Haoling as CSRC deputy amid market stabilisation push

Regulator brings in seasoned official with deep risk and compliance experience amid renewed focus on IPO scrutiny and market stability.

Liu Haoling. Photo: Handout
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China oil stocks rise as crude rally lifts Sinopec, CNOOC earnings

First-quarter earnings remain resilient as crude prices surge on Middle East tensions, tightening global supply and lifting margins.

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China equities set for boost as Trump-Xi meeting raises hopes of thaw

Investors are betting a Trump-Xi summit will ease tensions, helping Chinese equities close their long-standing valuation gap.

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Baijiu bet: top China fund manager backs consumer rebound

Zhang Kun ramps up exposure to liquor makers and e-commerce, backing a gradual recovery in consumption despite weak retail data.

Zhang Kun, star investor at E Fund Management, is betting on a rebound in the consumer sector. Photo: Handout
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China’s hottest stock market hits record high, outpacing rivals after reforms

Buying sentiment on ChiNext companies ignited after the market regulator unveiled a package of reforms earlier this month.

Bull statues are seen in front of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on November 17, 2024. Photo: Getty Images
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Brazil beckoned: China now has stock and bond ‘connect’ schemes in 5 regions

Strategic financial corridors now bridge mainland bourses with global hubs, enabling more seamless investment through specialised fund vehicles and receipts.

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Asian, emerging-market funds rotate into China and Taiwan stocks: HSBC

Fund managers shift focus to Chinese and Taiwanese stocks, while reducing exposure to South Korea amid global market turbulence.

Hong Kong stock market

Premium for mainland China shares erodes or flips as Hong Kong draws capital

In the case of ‘hard’ technology firms like CATL and GigaDevice Semiconductor, the A-H premium becomes an H-A premium.

An index tracking the long-standing premium for A shares over H shares is down significantly from a February 2024 high. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Outlook for China stocks brightens on capital flows, rebounding home prices

Resilience shown since start of Middle East war likely to continue amid haven demand, according to fund managers and investment banks.

People walk near a screen showing stock exchange and economic data in Shanghai on April 20, 2026. Photo: EPA
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Orient Securities buyout to create US$85b brokerage amid consolidation push

Regulators are pressing ahead with their drive to nurture world-class investment banks through mergers and acquisitions.

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Stocks drop and oil surges back above US$100 as US blockade of Hormuz escalates war

Stock markets across Asia fell, with Japan’s Nikkei losing 0.7 per cent and South Korea’s Kospi dropping 0.9 per cent.

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