新华鲜报|净增持101亿美元！外资持续加码人民币资产

Core Insights - Foreign investment in RMB-denominated assets has shown stability and growth, with foreign holdings of domestic RMB bonds exceeding $600 billion and net inflows into domestic stocks and funds reaching $10.1 billion in the first half of the year, particularly increasing to $18.8 billion in May and June [1][3] - The overall foreign investment in RMB assets is expected to continue its stable and sustainable growth, supported by a robust macroeconomic environment and improved financial market conditions in China [3][5] Group 1 - The GDP of China grew by 5.3% year-on-year in the first half of the year, with domestic demand contributing 77% to economic growth in the second quarter, an increase of 17 percentage points [4] - The implementation of policies to expand domestic demand is expected to further consolidate the positive economic trend, with several international investment banks upgrading their ratings on Chinese assets from neutral to overweight [5] - China's financial market has developed a comprehensive and deep system, with both bond and stock markets ranking second globally, providing diverse options for foreign investors [5] Group 2 - The demand for diversified global asset allocation has created favorable opportunities for foreign investment in China, as RMB assets are seen as important for risk diversification and yield enhancement [5] - In the first five months of the year, net inflows of equity investment into China reached $31.1 billion, a 16% year-on-year increase, while outbound direct investment remained stable at $51.9 billion [6] - As of March 2025, China's external liabilities are projected to be $7.1 trillion, with external assets at $10.7 trillion, reflecting the effectiveness of attracting foreign investment and holding RMB assets [6]