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China's July Surprise: 1-Month Fluke?
July was riddled with small reversals brewing beneath the surface of the market's quiet headline returns. Capital pivoted from growth into value, large caps into small caps, and the newer digital economy into the real economy — as evidenced by strength in financials, healthcare, and real estate.
Hang Seng Index is soaring as Kospi and Nikkei 225 implode: here's why
The Hang Seng Index has outperformed its major Asian peers this year, even as the Kospi and Nikkei 225 have come under pressure. The index has rebounded nearly 14% from its lowest level this year, while the Nikkei 225 and Kospi have fallen about 15% and 40%, respectively, from their year-highs.
China considers tighter export controls on AI models and chips, FT reports
Chinese regulators are considering tightening export controls on AI and semiconductor technologies, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
China bets on faster state-backed projects to shore up growth, avoid broad stimulus
China can stabilise economic growth this year by accelerating already-budgeted national infrastructure investment projects, economists and one government adviser said, reducing the likelihood of large-scale fiscal stimulus.
Chinese AI, chip firms are driving an onshore IPO rebound
China's onshore technology IPOs are on track for their strongest year since 2023 as Beijing seeks to bolster listings of chip and artificial intelligence companies in a push for tech self-reliance amid the country's rivalry with the U.S.
China issues five-year employment plan, vows to keep job market stable
China's State Council, the cabinet, issued the country's next five-year plan for implementing the "employment-first strategy" on Wednesday, pledging to keep the job market broadly stable and prevent large-scale unemployment risks.
China's exports are 'indispensable' to global economy: Eurasia Group
Dan Wang from Eurasia Group says China is a major beneficiary of the increase in U.S. AI capex, with AI-related exports driving growth. She also thinks that China's strength in supplying critical components makes it indispensable to the global economy.
Oil prices hit three-month low and markets rally amid Iran deal breakthrough
Donald Trump posts ‘Let the oil flow' as US-Iran peace deal sparks immediate drop for Brent crude
China issues guidelines on financial services data amid broader cybersecurity push
China's cybersecurity administrators on Saturday moved to tighten the grading and classification of data in the financial information services sector in what it said would strengthen data security management and regulate industry development.
China prepares $295 billion plan to fund nationwide AI buildout, Bloomberg News reports
China is preparing to spend around 2 trillion yuan ($295.43 billion) over the next five years on building data centers across the country, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, as Beijing looks to challenge the U.S. in the intensifying AI race.
US adds Chinese solar, battery firms to list of military-linked companies
The U.S. has added some of the world's largest solar and battery manufacturers to a list of companies it believes are aiding China's military.
International Equities Are Outperforming — But Is The Rotation Real This Time?
Every few years, the investment community rediscovers the case for international equities. A string of outperformance relative to the S&P 500 generates a wave of allocation recommendations, money flows in, and then — historically, more often than not — U.S. exceptionalism reasserts itself and the rotation reverses.
China index reshuffle to trigger $48B in passive flows, Goldman says
China's upcoming index rebalancing is expected to trigger more than $48 billion in gross two-way passive flows, according to Goldman Sachs, setting up a wave of mechanical buying and selling across some of the country's biggest onshore benchmarks. The semi-annual changes affect major CSI and CNI indexes and will be implemented in mid-June.
China's tech transfer crackdown puts global dealmakers on notice
China has issued new rules expanding state oversight of overseas transactions involving Chinese investors, technology, data and national security, underscoring Beijing's efforts to tighten control over sensitive assets as artificial intelligence becomes a bigger strategic concern. The measures, published by the State Council, will take effect on 1 July.
China Steps Up Restrictions Over Outbound Investments
China is tightening scrutiny of outbound capital flows after forcing the unwinding of the Meta-Manus deal, as authorities seek to safeguard the economy amid heightened technology rivalry with the U.S.
China explores AI token futures market amid growing compute demand
China is designing a futures market for AI tokens as the country explores new financial tools linked to the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence sector. The Shanghai Futures Exchange is in the early stages of designing futures contracts tied to so-called AI tokens, which are the smallest units of information processed by AI models, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Hong Kong watchdog raids local units of two Chinese brokerages, sources say
Hong Kong securities regulator has raided the local arms of two major Chinese brokerages as it investigates suspected misconduct tied to share offerings, sources said, the latest move by authorities to ramp up policing of an IPO boom in the city.
Top Chinese AI talent face new overseas travel restrictions
China has begun restricting overseas travel for top artificial intelligence professionals working at private firms, including Alibaba Group Holding and DeepSeek. The move signals an escalation in Beijing's efforts to safeguard critical technology and strengthen its position in the global AI race against the US.
China does not make tech firms reject foreign investment, NDRC says
China's powerful state planner said on Friday the government has never required Chinese technology companies to reject foreign investment, responding to a media question about whether Beijing plans to ask Chinese firms to refuse investment from U.S. capital.
China state refiners slash throughput on supply disruption, weak margins
Chinese state refiners have slashed oil throughput by more than one million barrels per day since the outbreak of the Iran war, analysts and market sources said, as disruption to crude supplies and poor margins forced them to scale back operations.