China’s equity market has enjoyed tremendous expansion, growing from US$400 billion in 2005 to US$8.2 trillion in 2015. China has also surpassed Japan as the world’s second-largest stock market.

OutperformanceThe Shanghai Composite Index was ranked amongst Asia’s best three performing markets in 2015.
Source: CNBC, 30 December 2015

Greater OpennessGreater openness to foreign investors could propel trading volumes and support upcoming listings.
 

Middle-Class GrowthChina’s new burgeoning middle class is turning to the domestic equity markets.
 

Increased ConsumptionIncreased middle-class consumer spending will propel corporate earnings and push markets higher.
 

Chinese MNCsGlobal expansion of Chinese MNCs will be catalysts for equity market growth for decades.
Source: Reuters, June 2015

Low ValuationChinese shares trading at low valuations are good reasons for analysts taking bullish stance.
Source: The Straits Times, July 2015

China’s Growing Middle Class