China’s economy is heading for a sharp slowdown
China’s economy is heading for a sharp slowdown
With a slowing property market, Covid lockdowns sapping growth and the CSI 300 stock index down by 22% this year, China’s economy is in trouble.
6 Oct 2022
Better times ahead for China equities?
Better times ahead for China equities?
After significant weakness earlier in 2022, Chinese equity markets have bounced back strongly. But can this improvement be sustained?
3 Oct 2022
Three Chinese stocks to buy now
Three Chinese stocks to buy now
Professional investor Dale Nicholls of the Fidelity China Special Situations Trust picks three of his favourite Chinese stocks.
22 Aug 2022
Zhao Weiguo: China’s No. 1 chip tycoon vanishes
Zhao Weiguo: China’s No. 1 chip tycoon vanishes
Zhao Weiguo rode a decades-long boom in China pursuing Beijing’s core industrial policy of semiconductor self-sufficiency. Then he fell foul of Xi Jin…
5 Aug 2022
Alibaba may be booted off NYSE
Alibaba may be booted off NYSE
Shares in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group fell by 4% last week amid fears that it could be kicked off the New York Stock Exchange.
3 Aug 2022
The fallout from Alibaba’s huge data breach
The fallout from Alibaba’s huge data breach
Chinese tech giant Alibaba is at the centre of a huge data-breach scandal – and the clampdown on the sector could now intensify.
20 Jul 2022
Guo Guangchang: how China’s Icarus fell to Earth
Guo Guangchang: how China’s Icarus fell to Earth
Guo Guangchang dodged the fate of many of his fellow business tycoons when the Chinese government cracked down on them. But his debt-laden empire is n…
10 Jul 2022
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Hong Kong’s crown slips as Singapore takes over
Hong Kong’s crown slips as Singapore takes over
As international sentiment sours on Hong Kong, other Asian financial hubs – primarily Singapore – are snapping up business.
6 Jul 2022
Chinese stocks rally as crackdowns ease
Chinese stocks rally as crackdowns ease
China’s CSI 300 benchmark stockmarket index has rallied 13% since a low early last month as conditions improve for investors.
15 Jun 2022
China’s zero-Covid labyrinth
China’s zero-Covid labyrinth
China’s zero-Covid policy will lead to an “extended period of sub-par growth” as constant lockdowns constrict its economy.
25 May 2022
Hong Kong’s brain drain
Hong Kong’s brain drain
A change in the political atmosphere and a harsh zero-Covid regime has seen thousands flee the global financial hub. Does it have a future – or will S…
14 May 2022
Xi Jinping’s zero-Covid dilemma
Xi Jinping’s zero-Covid dilemma
Xi Jinping’s zero-Covid strategy is toast, but strongmen don’t say so. Matthew Partridge reports.
4 May 2022
Avoid China’s stockmarket – here’s what to invest in instead
Avoid China’s stockmarket – here’s what to invest in instead
China’s stockmarket is not a good place for investors to be. But you can't just ignore the world's second-largest economy, says Dominic Frisby. Here, …
2 May 2022
Surge in Covid cases in China rattles markets. What is going on?
Surge in Covid cases in China rattles markets. What is going on?
The resurgence of Covid in China has led to fears that lockdowns could derail the global economic recovery. Saloni Sardana explains what is going on a…
26 Apr 2022
The best markets in Asia and how to invest in them
The best markets in Asia and how to invest in them
China and Indonesia should do well over the next year, while India and Vietnam have exceptional long-term prospects. From tech giants to banks, there …
22 Apr 2022
Richard Liu: the downfall of China’s Jeff Bezos
Richard Liu: the downfall of China’s Jeff Bezos
Xi Jinping’s crackdown on the tech barons claims another scalp as Richard Liu, founder of JD.com, China’s second-biggest ecommerce giant, steps down. …
18 Apr 2022
China tries to calm its stockmarkets
China tries to calm its stockmarkets
After Chinese tech stocks plunged, the government said it would introduce policies that would benefit the markets – sending stocks soaring.
25 Mar 2022
The stockmarket rebound has nothing to do with Ukraine or the Federal Reserve
The stockmarket rebound has nothing to do with Ukraine or the Federal Reserve
Stockmarkets bounced yesterday after the Fed raised interest rates and hopes of peace in Ukraine rose. But more relevant was what happened in China. J…
17 Mar 2022
China's stockmarket gets ready to roar
China's stockmarket gets ready to roar
Chinese stockmarkets had a terrible 2021, but with China's central bank easing monetary policy, 2022 could be much better.
4 Feb 2022
China’s largest real estate broker and why you should short its shares
China’s largest real estate broker and why you should short its shares
Evergrande isn’t the only Chinese real estate group facing an uncertain future. KE Holdings is too. Matthew Partridge explains how to short it.
2 Feb 2022
Three innovative Asian stocks to buy now
Three innovative Asian stocks to buy now
Professional investor Fay Ren of the Cerno Pacific Fund highlights three of her favourite Asian stocks to buy now
24 Jan 2022
Will emerging markets have a better 2022, or is it downhill from here?
Will emerging markets have a better 2022, or is it downhill from here?
Emerging market equities had a dismal year in 2021. John Stepek asks if 2022 will be any better, and takes a look at some of the most promising areas …
23 Dec 2021