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China’s “zero COVID” policy of constantly monitoring, testing and isolating its citizens to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has battered much of the country’s economy, but it has created bubbles of growth in the medical, technology and construction sectors.
The Chinese government, alone among major countries in vowing to eradicate the coronavirus within its borders, is on track to spend more than US$52 billion this year on testing, new medical facilities, monitoring equipment and other disease prevention measures, which would benefit as many as 3,000 companies, analysts say.
“In China, the companies that provide testing services and other related industries are making
Publishing date: Jul 02, 2021 • 4 hours ago • 3 minute read •
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(Bloomberg) Some of the world’s biggest money managers say the strong rally in China’s renewable energy stocks has more legs, citing the sector’s rosy earnings prospects and policy support.
BlackRock Inc., Aberdeen Standard Investments Ltd. and UBS Global Wealth Management are among those backing investments in Chinese electric vehicle-related companies and solar firms. Their endorsement comes as the world’s largest battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. and major solar producer LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. hit record highs this week after surging more than 40% each in the last quarter.
China Traders Await Policy Signals to Boost Faltering Stocks
Bloomberg 3/3/2021
China’s defense and technology sectors may offer investor opportunities as the nation’s top political meeting starts this week, which could help inject fresh impetus into the country’s equities.
Measures to help achieve President Xi Jinping’s pledge of a carbon neutral economy by 2060 could be released at the meeting which begins Friday, according to brokerages including Guotai Junan Securities Co. Plans for an expanded defense budget are also likely to be published at the National People’s Congress, Tianfeng Securities Co. analysts said.
Also topping analysts’ watch lists are policies to drive China’s economic growth in the post-pandemic era. Approval of a five-year plan, which includes strategies to cut dependence on the West for crucial components like computer chips and make bets on emerging technologies such as hydrogen vehicles, is expected. Beijing has repeatedly signaled a des