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.
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 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top Chinese tech firms
China is "strongly dissatisfied" with a U.S. move to add several large Chinese companies to the Pentagon's list of firms it says are aiding China's military, the commerce ministry said on Saturday.
China trade defies Iran war drag as exports, imports beat estimates in May
Exports rose 19.4% from a year earlier in U.S. dollar value terms, accelerating from the 14.1% gain in April. Imports growth momentum continued to build, expanding 27.4% in May, the outpacing from 25.3% in April.
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 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.
It's been one of the best years to generate alpha in China: Matthews Asia
Matthews Asia's Sean Taylor explains why he remains constructive on China despite the broader indexes lagging some high-performing sectors. He also outlines his South Korea strategy, including an overweight call on chipmakers balanced by exposure to industrials.
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.
