Group 1 - International investors have shown increasing demand for Chinese assets, with five large overseas China stock ETFs attracting a net inflow of $2.753 billion since July [1] - As of July 25, the iShares MSCI China ETF reached an asset size of $7.187 billion, a growth of 12.38% since the end of June; KraneShares' China Overseas Internet ETF grew to $7.648 billion, with a 20% increase [3] - Korean investors have significantly increased their investment in Chinese stocks, with a cumulative transaction amount of $5.764 billion since 2025, maintaining China's position as the second-largest overseas stock investment destination for Korean investors [3] Group 2 - Overseas actively managed funds are increasing their positions in Chinese tech stocks, with notable increases in holdings for Tencent, Trip.com, and Alibaba among various funds [4] - Goldman Sachs has raised its 12-month target for the MSCI China Index from 85 to 90, indicating an 11% upside potential, driven by robust GDP growth in Q2, a recovery in the Hong Kong IPO market, and continued inflows from southbound funds [4] - The MSCI China Index and the CSI 300 Index have recently reached new highs, reflecting a positive market sentiment [4]

Core Viewpoint - Chinese assets experienced a significant surge, with the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index rising over 3% and various Chinese concept stocks seeing substantial gains amid a backdrop of mixed performance in the US stock market [2][5]. Group 1: Chinese Asset Performance - The Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index increased by 3.5%, while the three-times leveraged FTSE China ETF rose over 8% [5]. - Notable gains were observed in popular Chinese concept stocks, including a rise of over 11% for Xunlei, and increases of over 5% for Xiaopeng Motors and Tencent Music [2][5]. - The offshore RMB strengthened against the US dollar, recovering above the 7.24 mark, with a daily increase of over 150 points [5]. Group 2: US Employment Data - The ADP Research reported a surprising drop in US employment numbers for February, with an increase of only 77,000 jobs, the smallest since July 2024, significantly below the expected 140,000 [7][8]. - Job losses were primarily concentrated in the service sector, particularly in trade, transportation, utilities, and education and healthcare [7]. - Wage growth remained relatively stable, with a 6.7% increase for job switchers and a 4.7% increase for those staying in their positions [8]. Group 3: Tariff Developments - US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated that President Trump may consider providing tariff relief for certain categories, potentially including automobiles, contingent on Canada's actions against fentanyl [12][13]. - Tariffs are expected to remain at 25%, but some categories may be exempted [13]. - Concerns were raised regarding the potential negative impact of Trump's tariff policies on US GDP growth and inflation, with estimates suggesting a 1% decrease in GDP growth and a 0.6% increase in inflation [15].