Emerging markets outpace the U.S. as China rebounds, Ben Harburg, CoreValues

Group 1: China’s Economic Landscape - China is positioned as a leader in the next economy, particularly in sectors like robotics, shipbuilding, and AI, competing closely with the US [1][10] - The Chinese tech sector has rebounded after being oversold, with exports projected to grow by 5-6% over the next couple of years, contrary to previous negative expectations [5][6] - China has a trade surplus of approximately one trillion dollars, with a significant diversification of exports to other regions, including Asia and Europe [6][8] Group 2: Investment Opportunities - Investors can gain broad exposure to the Chinese market through ETFs, such as the Greater China Growth ETF, which includes a mix of tech giants and advanced manufacturing companies [2][3] - The ETF has shown a 20% increase this year and a 45% increase since its launch two years ago, indicating strong performance [3] - There is a growing trend of Chinese companies, like Xiaomi and Hikvision, expanding into emerging markets in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, providing investment opportunities [8][9] Group 3: Emerging Companies in AI and Technology - A new generation of Chinese companies in chip manufacturing and robotics is emerging, with some companies experiencing significant stock price increases since going public [12][13] - Companies like Black Sesame and Brennen are highlighted as promising investments in the tech sector, particularly in the context of the AI race between the US and China [12][13] - These underexposed Chinese tech firms are expected to perform well and can be accessed through ETFs, allowing investors to mitigate political and economic risks [13]