As market sentiment improves, international investment banks are showing significantly increased interest in Chinese assets. Morgan Stanley stated in its latest report that U.S. investor attention toward Chinese markets has reached its highest level since 2021.
Morgan Stanley's research team believes that investor interest remains elevated across both index investing and thematic opportunities. Among investors who recently communicated with the firm, over 90% explicitly expressed willingness to increase their exposure to Chinese markets - a proportion not seen since early 2021.
Multiple factors are driving this trend. China maintains global leadership in cutting-edge fields such as humanoid robotics, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical development, leading investors to increasingly view the Chinese market as an essential strategic allocation choice. Meanwhile, policymakers are gradually implementing measures to stabilize the economy and signaling support for capital markets.
Improved liquidity conditions and the demand for diversified global asset allocation have provided further support for investment appetite. Morgan Stanley added that investor interest is no longer limited to internet and ADR sectors, but is gradually extending to Hong Kong stocks and onshore A-shares, with key focus areas covering artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics, and new consumption sectors.
Some quantitative and macro funds prefer to enter the market through A-share ETFs and stock index futures for more efficient participation. Overall, U.S. investors' trading preferences still prioritize ADRs as the first choice, followed by Hong Kong stocks, and then A-shares.