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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 huge screen displays the latest stock exchange and economic data in Shanghai. Photo: EPA
China stock market

China tightens trading scrutiny on major shareholders and executives

New CSRC rules curb short-term trading by major shareholders to boost investor confidence and encourage long-term market participation.

China stock market

China IPOs jump 56% as regulator eases restrictions to drive tech innovation

Artificial intelligence

China’s Kuaishou slumps as analysts flag growth pressure despite strong results

Stocks

Global buy-backs soar but mainland China, Hong Kong see drop: Capital Group

The repurchases, along with AI gains, help propel global equities to fresh peaks in 2025, asset manager says.

Buy-backs can be an efficient way to return surplus cash to investors once investment needs and balance sheets are funded, according to an analyst. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks extend rebound on signs of diplomatic path in Iran conflict

Investors cheered progress on peace talks and falling crude prices, helping the Hang Seng Index rise for a second day.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rebound on hopes of a US-Iran deal as tensions ease

Hang Seng Index jumps 2.8 per cent as investors welcome signs of Iran conflict easing after Donald Trump says assaults have been withheld.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks see steepest drop in nearly a year on rate and Iran worries

Hang Seng Index slumps as investors brace for tighter monetary policy, with oil shock and war risks darkening sentiment.

The Hang Seng Index tumbled 3.5 per cent on Monday. Photo: Jelly Tse
China stock market

Chinese stocks shake laggard image amid oil shock as green transition pays off

China’s push into renewables helps shield its markets from the latest oil turmoil, with analysts pointing to limited downside risks.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks mark third weekly loss as oil volatility pressures sentiment

Hang Seng Index falls for a third week as investors weigh the US-Israel war on Iran, oil swings and corporate earnings.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong, mainland China stocks tumble as oil shock revives recession worries

Shanghai Composite Index falls below 4,000 points for the first time in two months, underscoring investor jitters.

A resurgence in oil prices has fuelled concerns about a global recession. Photo: Jelly Tse
China stock market

Which Chinese stocks can help investors withstand Middle East war shocks?

Amid rising oil prices and risk-off sentiment, investors should look to sectors where firms have pricing power, analysts say.

Stock information is displayed in the window of a brokerage house in Beijing on October 13, 2025. Photo: Reuters
China stock market

Chinese investors pile into OpenClaw ‘lobster’ trade amid US-Iran war

Shares of companies seen compatible with the AI tool soar, while the broader CSI 300 Index languishes.

China stock market

Chinese firms with success in global push poised to reap profit rewards

High commodity prices also a factor as mainland-listed firms set to continue outperforming Hong Kong peers battered by ‘involution’.

China stock market

China’s market regulator vows more oversight to shore up confidence

Crackdown on fraud, stronger governance, higher dividends and more buy-backs will enhance appeal of Chinese assets, CSRC chief Wu Qing says.

Wu Qing, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, speaks at a press conference during the Fourth Session of the National People’s Congress in Beijing on March 6, 2026. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks record steepest weekly slump in 4 months on US-Iran war

For the week, the Hang Seng Index fell 3.3 per cent, the worst weekly performance since November 21.

Shares in Hong Kong have been pummelled this week by the US-Iran war. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rebound with Asian peers as “two sessions” opens in China

South Korea’s Kospi leads Asia-Pacific gains, jumping nearly 10 per cent to recover nearly all of its record 12 per cent drop.

Hong Kong stock market

Oil surge stokes inflation fears as Middle East flashpoint rattles markets

Rising oil prices are shaking global markets as investors rethink rate-cut bets and brace for slower growth and renewed inflation.

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Hong Kong stock market

Surging oil prices drive Hong Kong stocks to 3-month low on inflation jitters

Brent crude gains 1.3 per cent to US$82.46, while Nymex futures rise 1.1 per cent to US$75.36.

Rising oil prices due to the US-Iran war risks stoking inflation globally. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slide for a second day as US-Iran war rattles sentiment

Risk-off sentiment is seen across major Asia-Pacific markets, with South Korea’s Kospi benchmark falling 7.2 per cent.

China stock market

Investors lock onto NPC as markets seek policy lift amid AI jitters

With Chinese stocks drifting and global markets spooked by artificial intelligence fears, traders are eyeing the ‘two sessions’ for catalysts.

Hong Kong stock market

Sell-offs sweep Hong Kong and Asian markets as gold, oil rise on Iran war

Crude oil jumps as much as 14 per cent to the highest level since January 2025, while gold gains 2.5 per cent on haven demand.

Hong Kong stocks fell on Monday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
China stock market

China stocks shield investors from AI turbulence ahead of key meeting

Investors are turning to Chinese equities as they trim exposure to AI trades in the US, betting that policy support could underpin gains.

A Chinese trader looks at an electronic trading board at the Shanghai stock exchange. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks cap worst month since October on AI disruption angst

Concerns over AI’s disruptive impact on traditional industries continue to unsettle investors.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks retreat as Nvidia earnings fail to sustain AI momentum

Hang Seng Index drops 1.4 per cent, led by tech losses, after US chip giant’s results disappoint investors betting on perpetual AI growth.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rebound in relief rally as global AI scare fades

Hang Seng Index climbs as concerns over AI disruption ease, with investors awaiting Nvidia earnings to gauge sentiment.

Hong Kong shares track a rebound in global tech shares overnight after jitters faded that AI could upend business models. Photo: Shutterstock
China stock market

China’s top court backs legal action against corrupt firms amid equity rally

The court’s initiative marks ‘a positive sign that the market would sustain its upward momentum’, hedge fund manager Zhou Ling says.

A statue of a bull is displayed outside the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Photo: Reuters
China stock market

From AI to aerospace: China meme rocket shares take off in race with US

Investors scramble for opportunities to maintain market momentum after the AI frenzy shows signs of losing steam.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks decline after US rout on AI disruption jitters

Sell-offs also whiplash commodity markets, with both gold and silver slumping as traders unwind positions to cover soured bets on equities.

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