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China’s advancements in hard technology

Chinese equities extended their rally in August, with gains largely concentrated in the AI compute chain. While consumer and healthcare sectors took a pause, the strength of the market was underpinned by visible progress and substantial market opportunities across the computing power ecosystem. This reflects both the technological drive and the unique structure and ecosystem of China’s equity market. On the macro front, inflation remains muted, but activity data signalled resilience. The MSCI China Index gained 4.9% and the MSCI China A Onshore Index advanced by 12.8%. Domestic tourism registered a 21% year-over-year increase in the first half of 2025, while county-level regions are emerging as new growth drivers. Household deposits fell by 0.7% in July, representing a withdrawal of over RMB 1 trillion.

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