China sees revival of foreign investorsrevival of foreign investors through IPOs
UBS said foreign investors are returning to mainland Chinese and Hong Kong share sales, with global firms taking part in recent IPOs and convertible deals.
The bank also cited a JPMorgan survey from its China summit in Shanghai showing renewed interest in investing in China. The trend matters because it suggests some international capital is warming again to Chinese markets after a long period of caution.
- Shanghai hosts one of Asia’s most influential financial forums for global investors.
- Convertible securities became especially popular when markets are uncertain but growth prospects remain attractive.
US-China Indo-Pacific Rivalry
China and Taiwan coast guard vessels have repeatedly faced off near the Pratas Islands, with the latest standoff showing how small maritime incidents around Taiwan can quickly become confrontations.[1][5] The episode adds to wider U.S.-China military tension across the Indo-Pacific, where Beijing is expanding patrols and Washington is reinforcing regional deterrence.[2][3] The rivalry now centers on preventing miscalculation around Taiwan, the South China Sea, and nearby sea lanes.[1][3][5] It also shapes defense planning by Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, and the United States as all sides weigh coercion, sovereignty claims, and the risk of escalation.[2][3]
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Taiwan and China coast guards face off near Pratas islands1 January
The United States adopts a sharper great-power competition strategy focused on China
