Core Viewpoint - There is a significant increase in passive foreign capital inflows into the Chinese stock market, particularly through ETFs, indicating renewed interest from international investors in Chinese equities [1][14]. Group 1: ETF Inflows - The largest Chinese stock ETF listed in the US, KWEB, saw a net inflow of $876 million (approximately 6.29 billion RMB) from July 17 to July 25, with a peak single-day inflow of $264 million on July 17, marking a five-month high [2][5]. - Other ETFs also experienced substantial inflows, such as MCHI, which had a net inflow of $154 million on July 24 and $201 million on July 25, setting a new annual single-day inflow record [2][3]. - FXI reversed a long trend of outflows with a net inflow of $76.9 million on June 17, while ASHR recorded a net inflow of $96 million over the past month [3]. Group 2: Performance of Chinese ETFs - KWEB has delivered a one-year return of 41.84% with a current size of $7.76 billion, while MCHI has a return of 46.97% and a size of $7.22 billion [5]. - FXI has shown a one-year return of 55.81% with a size of $6.58 billion, and ASHR has a return of 24.49% with a size of $2.12 billion [5]. - CQQQ, a technology-focused ETF, saw a net inflow of $7.23 million in the past month, with a peak inflow of $4.84 million on June 27, marking a three-month high [4]. Group 3: Active Management Funds - Some overseas active management funds are increasing their positions in internet technology stocks, reflecting a preference for high-tech ETFs amid the return of passive capital [6]. - The FSSA China Growth I fund, with a size of $2.7 billion, has increased its holdings in Tencent by 2.75% and in Trip.com by 9.18% [7][8]. - The Fidelity China Focus Fund, with a size of $2.5 billion, has increased its stake in Alibaba by 12.46% and in Trip.com by 6.32% [9][10]. Group 4: Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - Goldman Sachs has raised its 12-month target for the MSCI China Index from 85 to 90, suggesting an 11% upside potential for the index [14]. - The firm noted a resurgence of interest in Chinese stocks among international investors, driven by diversification needs, expectations of a stronger RMB, and the emergence of AI applications in China [14]. - Despite a recent rebound in US stocks, many overseas investors are strategically rebalancing their portfolios through IPOs and secondary offerings, with foreign cornerstone investor participation in Hong Kong IPOs reaching a five-year high [16].

Core Viewpoint - There is a significant inflow of overseas passive funds back into the Chinese stock market, particularly through ETFs, indicating renewed interest from international investors [2][4][14]. Group 1: ETF Inflows - The largest Chinese stock ETF listed in the US, KWEB, saw a net inflow of $876 million (approximately 6.29 billion RMB) from July 17 to July 25, with a single-day inflow peak of $264 million on July 17, marking a five-month high [4][5]. - Other ETFs also experienced substantial inflows, such as MCHI with $154 million and $201 million on July 24 and 25 respectively, and FXI with $76.9 million on June 17, reversing a long trend of outflows [5][6]. - CQQQ, a technology-focused ETF, recorded a net inflow of $72.3 million in the past month, with a notable single-day inflow of $48.4 million on June 27 [5]. Group 2: Performance of ETFs - KWEB has shown a one-year return of 41.84% with a current size of $7.76 billion, while MCHI has a return of 46.97% and a size of $7.22 billion [6]. - FXI has the highest one-year return at 55.81% with a size of $6.58 billion, indicating strong performance among these ETFs [6]. - The technology-focused CQQQ has a one-year return of 46.02% and a size of $1.26 billion, reflecting the growing interest in tech stocks [6]. Group 3: Active Fund Management - Some overseas active management funds are also increasing their positions in internet technology stocks, with notable examples including FSSA China Growth I and Fidelity's China Focus Fund, which have sizes of $2.7 billion and $2.5 billion respectively [8][10]. - These funds have shown strong performance, with Fidelity's fund reaching a five-year high in net value [10][12]. Group 4: Market Sentiment and Future Outlook - Goldman Sachs has raised its 12-month target for the MSCI China Index from 85 to 90, suggesting an 11% upside potential, and maintains an overweight stance on Chinese stocks [14]. - The renewed interest in Chinese stocks is driven by diversification needs beyond the US market, expectations of a stronger RMB, and the emergence of AI applications in China [14].