All China articles
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White papersChina’s lithium crackdown and electric vehicle price wars: What investors need to know
The boom years are over. Beijing’s crackdown on low-grade lithium, loss-making battery plants and fragmented EV brands signals a new era of discipline. For investors, the question is: who thrives when growth gets disciplined?
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VideoChina Equity Q4 2025 report: The rewards of a disciplined and dynamic approach
When we launched our China Equity Strategy in July 2022 it was during a tough period for the asset class. However, we did not just see risks, we saw opportunities. Despite various headwinds, we saw enduring potential in a market that remains one of the most dynamic in the world – and that conviction has been rewarded.
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White papersChina: Strategic Choices in a Changing Century
China and the US have agreed on a one‑year pause in their trade war, signalling a willingness to manage risks. While both remain committed to enhancing their own supply‑chain and technology autonomy, this “ceasefire” should not be interpreted as a strategic reset; rather, it’s a pragmatic step towards coexistence.
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White papersU.S.-China trade tensions: From complacency to concern
From complacency to concern: Recent escalations in tariffs and export controls between the U.S. and China have jolted market complacency, bringing trade risk back into focus as a potential headwind for growth and tech-heavy portfolios.
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White papersHow China’s anti-involution policy is rewiring global green tech
China is taking aim at one of its most persistent economic ailments: involution. Originally rooted in anthropology, the concept now underpins a sweeping policy shift aimed at curbing hyper-competitive, self-defeating dynamics in sectors like solar, lithium batteries and electric vehicles. Beijing’s campaign to curb margin-eroding competition is reshaping the risk-reward profile of China’s clean tech sectors, and sending signals global investors can’t afford to ignore.
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White papersChina Real Estate Credit: Leaner, Improved Quality and Higher Yields
After a period of difficulty, the Chinese property sector may be ready for its close-up.
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VideoInvesting in a changing China
With policy support picking up but uncertainty still in play, Sandy Pei, Lead Portfolio Manager, China Equity, shares how the team are navigating risks and uncovering value across the country.
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White papersEngagement Case study: ANTA Sports Products
How we engaged with a China-based sportswear company
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White papersChasing the sun: China leads global race to build solar power
China has significantly increased its solar power capacity in recent years and it now leads the pack globally, surpassing all other countries combined. As different regions adopt varied approaches to renewable energy, the global energy transition is complex and operates at multiple speeds.
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White papersChina Bonds: Diversification potential beyond the Dollar
Strategic Allocation in a Shifting Global Paradigm: UBS (Lux) Bond SICAV – China Fixed Income (RMB)
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White papersPlatform wars: How competition could reshape China’s gig worker economy
China’s vast army of gig workers is the backbone of the country’s digital economy, powering consumption and logistics infrastructure. Despite offering flexibility and opportunity, the gig economy also presents challenges such as weak labour protection and income insecurity.
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White papersInvesting for change: China’s world-leading electric vehicle industry
As many countries attempt to phase out fossil fuels, electric vehicles (EVs) have become ubiquitous – and China is leading the way. Sitting at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and global growth, the Chinese EV sector is an emblem of China’s global ambitions.
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White papersWatching for a renaissance in China equities
A unique combination of a mixed economic picture, cautious investor sentiment and active government support is creating a favorable setting for stocks
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White papersA tech transformation for China?
Despite lingering concerns over its property sector, recent data from China suggests the world’s second largest economy is weathering the tariffs storm, helped by a burgeoning tech sector.
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White papersChina’s growth set to hit target in 2025
“Resilient China’s growth highlights the economy’s ongoing efforts to adjust trade partnerships and manage tariff-related challenges, keeping it on track to reach its growth target for 2025.”
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White papersFive insights on what is driving innovation in China
From electric cars to artificial intelligence, Chinese companies continue to innovate and scale at a rapid pace despite trade restrictions.
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White papersThe Hang Seng surge
While global investors remain cautious, there are signs that a once-unloved allocation call could re-enter the mainstream.
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White papersChina: Bringing the Long-Term Picture into Focus
While Chinese equities have faced increasing scrutiny, we believe the long-term case for the asset class remains compelling—supported by technological advancement, policy support, a resurgent consumer, and attractive current valuations.
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White papersIndia and EM are winners of the rerouting shift
We maintain a positive outlook on emerging market (EM) equities for H2 2025, driven by recovering macro momentum, stabilising inflation, and central banks on an easing path. While growth remains positive and earnings decelerate to low single digits, the key narrative is the fading US exceptionalism, highlighted by a weakening dollar and declining trust in US policy, which enhances the attractiveness of EM through repatriation and diversification flows.
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White papersMacro brief: What could a China shock 2.0 mean for Europe?
High US tariffs make it more likely a bigger share of China’s industrial overcapacity finds its way to Europe. This would benefit European consumers by lowering inflation and boosting real incomes. But without any trade response from Brussels, it could squeeze domestic production and to counter that, targeted trade defence measures may be required.
