Name: With Zero-COVID Over, China’s Spring Festival Ignites Travel Surge
Start: 2023-01-20T12:30:00Z
End: 2023-01-20T12:30:04.000Z
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Krane Funds Advisors, LLC is the investment manager for KraneShares ETFs. Our suite of China-focused ETFs provides investors with solutions to capture China’s importance as an essential element of a well-designed investment portfolio. We strive to provide innovative, first to market strategies that have been developed based on our strong partnerships and our deep knowledge of investing. We help investors stay up to date on global market trends and aim to provide meaningful diversification. Krane Funds Advisors, LLC is majority owned by China International Capital Corporation (CICC).

Following the A-Share market's strong performance in late September and the post-Golden Week volatility, KraneShares Cultural Analyst Xiabing Su visited a brokerage firm in her hometown of Lanzhou to interview local investors and gauge their reactions and strategies.

Xiabing heard a range of perspectives, from seasoned investors to cautious observers. Two elderly women expressed confidence in the market's trajectory over the long term, viewing recent pullbacks as mere adjustments in a larger growth story. One of them stated, "Long-time investors like us are not in a hurry," emphasizing their belief that "volatility is necessary. It's like climbing a mountain; when you reach a peak, you have to rest, or you will be too tired to keep going."

Contrasting views emerged as Xiabing spoke with a skeptical investor who stated that he'd like to reevaluate the market in six months.

A common thread across the investors Xiabing spoke with was their high level of awareness surrounding the government's efforts to stabilize the market. An elderly gentleman with over 30 years of market experience shared his insights: "Currently, the government has been releasing policies one after another to stimulate the economy. With steady growth, investors will have time to understand that the country's economy is improving, and more will be willing to invest."

From new account openings to shifting investment strategies, Xiabing gives us a comprehensive look at how local investors are navigating the current market landscape and their expectations for China's economic future.

China Stimulus Rally: What Local Investors Are Saying on The Ground

KraneShares Cultural Analyst Xiabing Su guides viewers through the extraordinary events of this year's China's Golden Week, highlighting a remarkable surge in the country’s stock market. As the nation celebrates its National Day, the A-share indices soared over 20%, adding a staggering 16 trillion yuan in market value within just five trading days. Investor enthusiasm reached new heights, with conversations about the market buzzing everywhere, from grocery stores to public parks, creating an atmosphere of excitement across the country. Even monks were reportedly joining the stock rally, reflecting the widespread impact of this market boom.

Driving this surge was a series of game-changing government policies aimed at stimulating growth. Commercial bank loans were allowed to enter the stock market for the first time in history, alongside the central bank’s cuts to reserve requirements, interest rates, and mortgage rates. International factors also played a role, with a U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut prompting a reallocation of global capital, some of which flowed into China’s undervalued companies. These favorable conditions helped reignite confidence in the Chinese market, leading to a significant reevaluation of stock prices.

Beyond the numbers, Xiabing underscores the broader implications of this Golden Week market rally. As China celebrates its national identity, the financial world has also joined in on the festivities, with investors enjoying record gains. This event reflects the power of government intervention in economic growth. It signals a potential shift in global capital flows toward China, making it a pivotal moment for investors and market watchers.

A 16 Trillion Yuan Surge: Inside China’s Golden Week Stock Market Rally

KraneShares Cultural Analyst Xiabing Su takes viewers on an exciting journey through the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing, showcasing how artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics are revolutionizing daily life and industries across China. This cutting-edge event, often referred to as the "Oscars of AI," featured an impressive array of innovations that highlight the growing impact of AI in the world's second-largest economy.

Over 600 robotic innovations from 169 exhibitors were showcased at the event, with humanoid robots stealing the spotlight. Standout examples included a robot mastering the complex Chinese dulcimer in just days and a lightning-fast robotic hand playing rock-paper-scissors, demonstrating AI's rapid learning capabilities and potential for enhancing productivity across various sectors. The conference highlighted China's push to dominate the humanoid robot industry, with over 100 billion yuan invested in the country's robotics sector over the past decade.

Beyond the flashy demonstrations, the event highlighted AI's increasing role in everyday tasks. Robots were seen preparing traditional Chinese breakfast dishes and performing household chores like folding laundry. These advancements signal a significant shift in the labor market, potentially reshaping employment patterns and domestic economics.

The 2024 World Robot Conference offered valuable insights into AI's far-reaching economic implications. It promised to boost productivity, redefine the future of work, and create new investment opportunities in this rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Humanoid Robots Steal the Show at the 2024 World Robot Conference

In this year's Olympics, China's athletes are winning gold on social media for their fashion choices. KraneShares Cultural Analyst Xiabing Su dives into the social media frenzy surrounding the domestic and international luxury brands being sported by China's Olympians.

People in China and worldwide were joking that top medalists like swimmer Qin Haiyang turned the Olympics into a Balenciaga runway show. However, he was actually wearing Anta, a Chinese domestic sportswear brand. Unfortunately, his long red puff jacket is exclusive to the Olympic team and not for sale, but it still had consumers in a frenzy trying to buy similar clothes. This made Anta the biggest winner before the competitions even began.

This was not the first time a dramatic fashion statement was made during the Olympics. In the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Anta wisely sponsored a young freestyle skier named Elieen Gu. She quickly became a worldwide sensation for the dragon-patterned outfit she wore. The jacket instantly became popular among consumers, with sales exceeding 6 billion yuan. Anta continues to be the champion of China's sporting goods industry.

Top athletes in China are becoming stars, and with that star power comes influence, which is helping to drive demand for brands and luxury items alike. The trend seems to be here to stay, and Xiabing will help us explore it in this week's video.

China’s Athletes Win Gold For Style: From ANTA To Van Cleef, Luxury Brands Are In The Spotlight

Entering the second half of 2024, sentiment on the ground in China has improved dramatically. Although some industries, such as real estate, are still under pressure, industries like tourism are booming. Last year, a sleeper 10 million mostly domestic tourists visited Xi'an’s world-famous Terracotta Warriors historic site, up from only 2 million in pre-pandemic 2019. Meanwhile, cost-conscious consumers snapped up deals at a record rate during this year’s 6.18 Sales Festival, an event similar to “Black Friday” in the summer. During the year’s festival, JD and Alibaba rolled out AI-powered tools for shoppers and merchants alike for the first time.

The KraneShares team has returned from multiple trips to China during the second quarter to deliver insights to our clients.

In this webinar, we will discuss:

China’s equity market performance in Q2 and its key drivers
Takeaways from the “Two Sessions” key policy meetings
Takeaways from our research team’s recent visits to China
The KWEB volatility suite of ETFs
Comprehensive Q&A

China Q2 Review: Insights From On The Ground

In this week's video, KraneShares investment strategist Henry Greene joins cultural analyst Xiabing Su for an exclusive tour of Alibaba's newly opened global headquarters in Hangzhou. Opened in May 2024, this sprawling 1 million square meter campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities reminiscent of Google's Mountain View Headquarters. Join Henry and Xiabing as they meet with key department representatives at Alibaba and gain insights into Alibaba's domestic and international E-commerce strategies.

Inside Alibaba’s New Global HQ: A Glimpse into China’s E-commerce Giant

In this week's video, KraneShares investment strategist Henry Greene joins cultural analyst Xiabing Su on a trip to Xi’an to see the world-famous Terracotta warriors. Crafted around 200 B.C. to depict the armies of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, this famous site saw a record-breaking 10 million visitors last year. Join Henry and Xiabing for a trip around Xi’an as they experience firsthand the food, culture, and powerful resurgence of China’s domestic tourism industry.

Exploring Xi’an While Domestic Tourism Takes Off

No matter what happens in November, the US will likely elect a second-term president. How the next administration will approach US-China relations and the world’s most consequential geopolitical and economic relationship is on many investors’ minds.

Join former US Ambassador to China under the Trump Administration Terry Branstad and former US Ambassador to Singapore under the Obama Administration David Adelman as they discuss how both candidates may approach China in their second term.

Topics will include:

Looking at US-China relations from a bipartisan perspective
Trade & Tariff Policy Potential
How export restrictions may evolve
Bright spots and areas of cooperation
Equity market outlook with KraneShares CIO Brendan Ahern

Trump or Biden: Two Former US Ambassadors Discuss Election & Impact on US-China

After a volatile start to 2024, the Chinese equity market experienced a sharp recovery in February. The positive momentum was further aided by policy support measures established during March’s Two Sessions, high-level government meetings where economic goals and growth targets are set. Investors also welcomed the government's 2 trillion RMB market stabilization fund, with an estimated 410 billion RMB already deployed. Simultaneously, Mainland listed A-Shares have seen record inflows driven by China’s National Team, financial services firms backed by the government.

These focused efforts are starting to yield results, but can the positive momentum be sustained? Join Dr. Xiaolin Chen, Head of International, and Jonathan Shelon, Chief Operating Officer, as they discuss:

Dr. Chen’s recent trip to Mainland China and her firsthand account of the consumer recovery
Q1 market performance, valuations, the tech sector outlook, and potential catalysts ahead
The KWEB volatility suite of ETFs
Comprehensive Q&A

China Q1 Review: Two Sessions, Consumer Rebound, & Investment Strategies

In this week's video, KraneShares' Xiabing Su takes viewers on a journey through the magical world of Shanghai Disneyland.

Thousands of people flooded the park to ride on thrilling attractions like the high-speed Tron Lightcycle and the whimsical Woody's Roundup. Despite long queues, sometimes surpassing an hour, Xiabing was undeterred and maximized her Shanghai Disney experience.

Shanghai Disneyland represents more than just a theme park – it symbolizes China's economic vitality and optimism. Its success and popularity demonstrate the country's ability to create world-class attractions and cater to the desires of its rapidly growing middle class, contributing significantly to the booming tourism industry.

Join Xiabing on her journey through Shanghai Disneyland, showcasing the strength of China's consumer and tourism as families eagerly embrace the magic of Disney in China.

Embracing the Magic In Shanghai Disneyland

The electric vehicle (EV) industry demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2023, with pure-play EV companies such as Tesla, Li Auto, Xpeng, and Rivian proving their ability to compete with legacy automakers like Ford and General Motors. Although these companies achieved significant sales growth, an uncertain global macroeconomic backdrop weighed on the sector's performance.

Despite short-term volatility, the fundamental transition from gas-powered to electric vehicles remains intact. As we move into 2024, attractive valuations and the long-term transformation to EVs present potential opportunities for investors.

Join us for an insightful webinar with KraneShares Senior Investment Strategist Anthony Sassine, CFA, as he explores:

The divergence between strong 2023 EV sales growth and stock performance
China’s continued strength in the global EV race
Declining battery prices nearing parity with internal combustion engines
Electric vehicle ecosystem stock valuations versus historical averages
Overview of the KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility ESG Screened UCITS ETF (KARS)
Comprehensive Q&A

Pure Drive: Plugging The Electric Vehicle Opportunity Into Your Portfolio

In this week’s video, Xiabing Su joins KraneShares CEO Jonathan Krane and Head of International Dr. Xiaolin Chen in Beijing as they strengthen connections and explore future collaborative opportunities in China.

The team arrived in Beijing with a packed agenda of meetings, including engagements with clients, partners, asset managers, and Chinese regulators. Their insights into China's capital markets were met with receptive responses, signaling the nation's warm welcome for global investment.

Krane conveyed optimism over the productive sessions and blossoming partnerships, predicting a constructive year for China's markets as global investors regain confidence. Dr. Chen, experiencing a homecoming after over a year away, observed dramatic improvements alongside reassuring familiarity.

As the trip concluded, the team visited the iconic Lama Temple, where Krane reflected on his book, "The China Dream.” Join Xiabing on this engaging journey fortifying East-West connections and for compelling insights into China's unfolding renaissance.

China Welcomes Back Global Investors

In this week's video, KraneShares' Xiabing Su and Derek Yan explore shopping trends in China during the Lunar New Year season.

On his first visit back home since COVID, Derek takes us to Taikoo Li Sanlitun in Beijing, an area similar to SoHo in New York, to observe the bustling atmosphere. He says the pre-New Year luxury shopping crowds in Beijing are similar to Black Friday shoppers in the US.

Derek also notes the enthusiastic interest of Chinese consumers in luxury brands like Dior and Chanel, referencing LVMH's recent earnings report that boasted 30% sales growth from China in December.

Next, Xiabing takes us to her hometown of Lanzhou to show shopping trends in a smaller Chinese city. She notes the busy atmosphere at a Metro supermarket as people prepare for New Year feasts. Despite the holiday, delivery and logistics services remain operational to meet increased shopping demands.

Join Xiabing and Derek to learn more about heightened consumer activity in China as they welcome the Year of the Dragon.

From Beijing to Lanzhou, China’s Consumer Celebrates Lunar New Year

Join us as we celebrate our 10-Year Anniversary as a firm and the launch of our flagship China Internet ETF, KWEB, at the NYSE! Take a behind-the-scenes look at our incredible journey in this special anniversary video. We share key milestones, showcase impactful research and events, and introduce the experts who make it all happen. Learn what sets us apart, discover our vision for the future, and be part of the KraneShares story.

10 Years of ETF Innovation with KraneShares

As 2024 kicks off, we may be at peak "Lollapalooza effect": or the tendency for emotions and cognitive biases to reinforce each other and drive herd mentality as described by the late Charlie Munger. Investor concentration in large-cap US equities, particularly the "Magnificent Seven" (Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Tesla, & Nvidia), underscores this point. While this positioning proved successful in 2023, uncertainties are mounting, including the outlook for continued US growth and the unknown trajectory of the US dollar amid plateauing interest rates.

While the markets may not reflect it yet, China's economy saw positive developments for the last quarter of 2023. Economic growth ticked up, exceeding expectations, the Chinese consumer continued its gradual return, there were increased policy and stimulus measures geared towards the real estate sector, and improving US-China cooperation following the Biden-Xi meeting in November. Compared to US equities, valuations in China look particularly attractive.

Join KraneShares CIO Brendan Ahern and Head of International Dr. Xiaolin Chen as they discuss Chinese equity performance in Q4 2023, provide their outlook for 2024, and more.

Topics included:

2023 Q4 review of Chinese markets
High interest rates globally versus China's incremental rate cutting
China continuting to follow through with Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) promises
Catalysts for the potential China equity rebound
Strategies for investing in China amidst volatility:
Dollar-cost averaging
Utilizing options
Pairing the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (Ticker: KWEB) with the KraneShares China Internet & Covered Call Strategy ETF (Ticker: KLIP)
Comprehensive Q&A

2024 Outlook: Beyond the "Magnificent Seven" in the Year of the Dragon

In this week's video, Xiabing embarks on a journey across China to engage with officials and business leaders, aiming to inspire future collaborations on green initiatives. She is accompanied by the founder and CEO of 
KraneShares, Jonathan Krane, former US ambassador to China, Terry Branstad, and former US ambassador to Singapore and KraneShares General Counsel, David Adelman. 

Following positive dialogues between the US and China at the highest level during the APEC conference in San Francisco, this visit by KraneShares marked the first American delegation to China post-conference. The team discussed diverse areas of potential cooperation between the two nations, specifically focusing on green initiatives that address climate issues such as carbon markets, food security, renewable energy, and people-to-people exchanges.

Join Xiabing as she and her colleagues discuss the vast opportunities for collaboration between the US and China on green initiatives, highlighting China's receptive stance towards business.

Our Post APEC Trip to China: Promoting Green Initiatives

China has gone from being the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases to leading the energy transition. To do this, China has leveraged its low costs of labor and capital and excess industrial capacity to produce electric vehicles, solar panels, and other clean technologies that are crucial to the energy transition. Some of the country’s largest and most impressive companies are fueling decarbonization efforts not only at home but also globally. In doing so, they are becoming globally recognized brands, such as NIO and BYD.

The country’s policy coherence has created an ideal environment for clean technology companies to thrive, compared to Europe, where policy varies widely between countries, and the US, where political shakeups can threaten the long-term economic viability of clean energy projects.

We are proud to have launched the KraneShares MSCI China Clean Technology Index UCITS ETF (Ticker: KGRN) on the London Stock Exchange, Borsa Italiana, and Deutsche Börse XETRA last month. KGRN is an Article 8 investment under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). The Fund provides investors with a comprehensive tool to access many firms leading the energy transition worldwide. We believe China’s clean technology sector should be a key component in any global allocation to climate impact equities.

Join KraneShares Head of International Dr. Xiaolin Chen and Senior Investment Strategist Derek Yan, CFA, as they discuss:

How economic and policy factors have made China ripe for climate change innovation
Why the world’s largest emitter has become an agent of change for global carbon emissions
The investment case for the leading companies in China’s clean technology ecosystem
The latest developments in China’s clean technology ecosystem
An in-depth look at KGRN, KraneShares’ latest UCITS ETF

Largest Emitter To Reducer: Opportunities From China’s Environmental Renaissance

NIO has redefined what it means to be a car company. The China-based electric vehicle (EV) maker was founded just nine years ago and has transformed from a humble start-up to an innovative powerhouse, accomplishing feats unparalleled in its industry. This past autumn, KraneShares was fortunate to host NIO Group Vice President Hui Zhang at the Milan leg of our European roadshow and also visit the Netherlands’ first “NIO house” in Rotterdam.

In Milan, Zhang’s excitement for NIO was infectious, and through our engagement with him, we got a glimpse into the future of the EV industry. The KraneShares Electric Vehicles & Future Mobility Index UCITS ETF (Ticker: KARS) provides exposure to NIO and companies like Tesla, Xpeng, BYD, Li Auto, Geely, and others engaged in EV production, autonomous driving, shared mobility, essential metal and battery production, hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing, and electric infrastructure businesses.

On The Ground With NIO: Revolutionizing the EV Industry

In this week's video, Xiabing Su gives us a first-hand look at life in Shanghai now that the zero-COVID policy is a thing of the past. China's reopening has been welcomed with open arms, as citizens can now enjoy shopping, dining, and unrestricted travel ahead of Chinese New Year. Join Xiabing for further insight into China's reopening and travel surge.

With Zero-COVID Over, China’s Spring Festival Ignites Travel Surge

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