China Conversations: Tailwinds in Chinese equities

The Beyond Markets podcast channel is wrapping up on a high note at the end of 2025. But do not worry! The conversation continues on our podcast Moving Markets by Julius Baer, where we'll be sharing fresh insights and analysis on current market developments. Subscribe to Moving Markets on Spotify Subscribe to Moving Markets on Apple Podcasts The potential for increased policy support, and ongoing improvements in corporate governance, are factors that support a constructive outlook for Chinese equities. Additionally, the ongoing shift in global investor portfolios away from the US adds further momentum to this outlook. In this episode, our experts explore the investment themes that offer significant opportunities. They also discuss the possible policy directions that China can take in the short and longer terms, the state of the Chinese property market, and if markets are being complacent given the overhang of tariff risks. Kevin You, Portfolio Manager at Allianz Global Investors, joins Richard Tang, Head of Research Hong Kong at Julius Baer in this coversation.(00:45) - Constructive on China equities (05:50) - Back to pre-Liberation Day levels – are markets being complacent? (09:51) - Potential policy direction (13:24) - State of the Chinese property market (16:20) - Reforms to the pre-sale home model? (17:58) - Thoughts on allocations in Chinese equities (19:18) - Investing in the AI theme in China (20:34) - Self-sufficiency in Chinese technology and semiconductors (22:39) - Robotics sector – where’s the potential?