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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.
A 12-metre-tall sculpture of Ultraman Zero stands at an Ultraman-themed venue inside Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park in Shanghai in July 2022. Photo: Getty Images
Banking & finance

Billionaire detained in shadow banking scandal in mainland China

Police in Zhejiang have imposed ‘criminal compulsory measures’ against Yu Faxiang and are conducting a probe into his alleged wrongdoings.

China stock market

Goldman forecasts continued growth for Chinese stocks in 2026 as risks fade

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks cap longest win streak in 3 weeks as US inflation cools

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks tread water as tech giants stumble on AI bubble jitters

Hang Seng Tech Index slides after US equities slump, while investors await inflation report.

The Hang Seng Index falls 0.3 per cent in early trading on Thursday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rebound as investors reassess US rate-cut outlook

Hang Seng Index swings as odds of a US Federal Reserve rate cut in January now stand at nearly 26 per cent.

MetaX

MetaX stock soars 700% in Shanghai debut as traders snap up Chinese GPU maker

MetaX closes at 829.90 yuan on Wednesday, from its IPO price of 104.66 yuan, after gaining as much as 755 per cent in intraday trading.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slump to 3-week low as China growth jitters dampen sentiment

Caution prevails as investors weigh China’s growth prospects after key economic data showed a deceleration across the board.

A general view of the Hong Kong stock exchange. Photo: China News Service/VCG
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slide after China data shows growth running out of steam

China’s November retail sales miss estimates, while falling housing prices show no signs of slowing down.

China stock market

‘China’s little Nvidia’ warns of overheating risks after 723% share surge

Moore Threads shares drop 13 per cent on Friday after the GPU maker cautions investors to ‘make decisions prudently and invest rationally’.

China stock market

Investors brace as Beijing’s policy huddle tests China’s stock rebound

With China’s stock rally fading, markets are pinning their hopes on the Central Economic Work Conference for signs of clearer policy support.

Investors widely expect Beijing to maintain a proactive fiscal stance and accommodative monetary policy in 2026. Photo: EPA
China stock market

New China guidelines to base asset managers’ pay on the performance of funds

The China Securities Regulatory Commission seeks a performance-based salary mechanism at the country’s 160 mutual fund houses.

A view of the China Securities Regulatory Commission’s headquarters in downtown Beijing, Photo: Simon Song
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks secure weekly gain ahead of key rate meetings

In addition to rate decisions in US and Japan, traders will watch Beijing’s economic work conference this month for potential catalysts.

China stock market

FTSE’s rebalancing of China indexes to spur US$850 million fund flows: Goldman

Consumer retailers, carmakers and internet companies are expected to bear the brunt of fund outflows.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks edge higher as weak jobs data firms up rate-cut bets

Rates traders price in more than 90 per cent probability of a quarter-point reduction next week after private US labour market report.

A view of Central on November 14, 2025, shows Exchange Square, the headquarters of Hong Kong’s bourse operator. Photo: Dickson Lee
China stock market

China’s stock market set for earnings-driven growth after stretching valuations

China stocks’ next phase of growth hinges on earnings, not just higher valuations, says BofA Global Research’s Winnie Wu.

China’s AI and robotics sectors could underpin economic growth and stock market gains. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks stumble after 2 days of gains as investors await policy signals

Caution returns ahead of US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan meetings, as well as China’s economic work conference.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks waver on bitcoin sell-off, carry trade unravelling

‘A surge in the Japanese yen is once again playing havoc with markets,’ analyst says.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end 4-day rising streak as investors seek fresh catalysts

Benchmark records second straight monthly decline as investors ‘pivot to muted risk appetite’ amid ‘a period of policy vacuum’, analyst says.

A view of Central including Exchange Square (centre), the headquarters of Hong Kong’s bourse operator, on November 14, 2025. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks’ gains slow amid signs of China slowdown

Rebound may carry on after some consolidation, as investors eye Beijing policy support towards the end of the year, analyst says.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks post longest win streak in 2 weeks

US consumer confidence dropped and retail sales remained sluggish, increasing bets on a US interest-rate cut at the Fed’s December meeting.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks hit week-high amid rising hopes of rate cut

Xiaomi and Alibaba among top gainers as more Federal Reserve officials come out in support of an interest-rate cut next month.

The Federal Reserve Building is seen in Washington on September 16, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rebound as investors await Alibaba earnings, US data

Panic spurred by sell-offs in bitcoin and tech stocks subsided on reports of Fed easing and possible sales of Nvidia AI chips to China.

A view of Exchange Square in Central on January 9, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong stock market

Hang Seng Index sinks 2.4% to cap worst week since April on AI bubble fears

Hong Kong stock benchmark’s loss of 5.1 per cent for the five-day period is the most since April 11.

China stock market

Chinese investors lose US$55 million in Japan ETFs as Tokyo ties hit new low

Beijing backlash over Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks – including an import ban and a travel warning – drags ETFs tracking Japanese stocks.

Banking & finance

CICC to absorb 2 smaller rivals to create US$140 billion brokerage

CICC will acquire Dongxing Securities and Cinda Securities through stock swaps with the shareholders of the two smaller rivals.

CICC’s merger with Dongxing Securities and Cinda Securities will create an entity with assets totalling 1 trillion yuan. Photo: VCG/VCG via Getty Images
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end flat after gains powered by Nvidia earnings fizzle out

Hang Seng Mainland Properties Index rises 1.7 per cent on reports China is considering measures to revive its struggling property market.

People walk past a digital screen showing the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall for fourth day on AI valuations, uncertain Fed policy path

Wall Street sell-off hits Magnificent Seven, while chances of a December Fed rate cut fall below 50 per cent.

CATL

CATL’s stellar run and record premium come up against doubling of stock supply

The availability of 76 million CATL shares in Hong Kong following the expiry of a six-month lock-up period could impede the gains.

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