UBS(US:UBS) Cai Jing Wang·2026-01-15 09:07Group 1 - The 26th UBS Greater China Conference was held in Shanghai, attracting over 3,600 participants, including more than 2,300 global institutional investors and representatives from sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and private investors, with participating companies having a combined market capitalization of approximately $4.3 trillion [1] - UBS Group's CEO highlighted China's economic resilience and innovation in advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence, presenting new opportunities for global investors [1] - In 2025, there was a notable recovery in cross-border capital market activities in China, with an increase in international institutional investors allocating to Chinese stocks, and 111 mainland Chinese companies completing IPOs in Hong Kong by the end of December 2025, with a total post-IPO market capitalization of $562.3 billion [1] Group 2 - UBS China President noted that international investors are increasingly interested in participating in the Chinese market, with a 32% year-on-year increase in investor attendance from the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at the conference [2] - The conference emphasized technology and innovation as key drivers of future growth in China, discussing advancements in artificial intelligence, including semiconductors, advanced computing, industrial automation, and humanoid robotics, as well as AI applications in healthcare, transportation, and financial services [2] - Discussions at the conference focused on the deep changes in China's investment landscape, including advanced manufacturing, energy transition, smart mobility, and new trends in consumer and cultural industries driven by IP, content, and gaming innovation [3]