China’s pandemic u-turn

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 pace of China’s re-opening and the sudden pandemic u-turn from a zero-Covid policy has taken many investors by surprise. Chinese equity markets have seen a rally that started with a series of market rumours about a potential reopening in early November last year. What has really triggered this significant turnaround? Will the rally continue? And what sectors are most likely to outperform?In this episode of the week in markets, Richard Tang, Head of Research Hong Kong and China Strategist at Julius Baer, takes a closer look at China and shares his market view.