ETFs in Spotlight as AI Chips Power China's Factory Rebound in June

China's June factory rebound, driven by surging AI hardware exports, puts broad China ETFs in focus as manufacturing and new orders strengthen.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 30, 2026

China's economy picks up in June on rebounding U.S. exports, analysts say

Manufacturing and retail sales recovered in June from the previous month: China Beige Book survey. U.S. importers' frontloading pushed freight rates between Asia and America to their highest in nearly two years: S&P Global.

CNBC • Jun 29, 2026

China Emerges as a Relative Winner From Strait of Hormuz Crisis

A report examines how the war in Iran has weighed on Asian economies, but left China in a more advantageous position.

NYTimes • Jun 29, 2026

China's Manufacturing Activity Expands, Buoyed by Exports

The data suggest the world's second-largest economy continues to be supported by strong overseas demand for Chinese goods amid tepid domestic demand.

WSJ • Jun 30, 2026

Chinese AI, chip firms are driving an onshore IPO rebound

China's onshore technology IPOs are on track for their strongest year since 2023 as Beijing seeks to bolster listings of chip and artificial intelligence ​companies in a push for tech self-reliance amid the country's rivalry with the U.S.

Reuters • Jun 26, 2026

"Tale of Two Chinas:" Hot AI Trade Meets Cooling Consumer Activity

AI exuberance and a pullback in consumers create a "tale of two Chinas," according to Henry Greene. He uses international ETF trends to show how the divergence is widening and explains why global investors are favoring South Korea over China.

China's 618 shopping festival growth slows sharply as consumer spending malaise persists

Growth during China's 618 shopping festival slowed sharply from last year's pace, according to Syntun. Weak consumption contrasted with continued strength in exports and technology sectors.

CNBC • Jun 23, 2026

What The U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Means For Asia

The peace deal and partial resumption of oil flows reduce near-term inflation risks, giving some central banks (notably Taiwan and India) room to delay tightening. However, a broad pivot remains premature, as still-elevated oil prices, rising food price risks, and second-round effects keep the policy stance asymmetric and biased towards caution.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 19, 2026

Why Wall Street banks and foreign borrowers are rushing to tap China's cheap money

Foreign borrowers flocked to panda bonds as China's rates stayed well below dollar funding costs. Beijing's easing of capital restrictions boosted the appeal of yuan-denominated debt.

CNBC • Jun 18, 2026

China issues five-year employment plan, vows to keep job market stable

China's State Council, the cabinet, issued ​the country's next five-year ‌plan for implementing the "employment-first strategy" on Wednesday, pledging ​to keep the job ​market broadly stable and ⁠prevent large-scale unemployment risks.

Reuters • Jun 17, 2026