China

Chinese funds saw the largest weekly inflows since 2008 this week, with hot money flowing into Chinese A-shares ETFs, before the 6.5% correction seen in the market yesterday.

Chinese mainland shares have plummeted 6.5% as investors took profits, as a fresh squeeze on margin financing was blamed for the latest blip in the country's fierce equity rally.

Jade Fu, investment manager at Heartwood Investment Management, analyses the public and private debt balances of Asian economies, and how they impact investors in the region

Stuart Parks, head of Asian equities at Invesco Perpetual, explains why despite China's strong equity market gains in recent months, investors may be too optimistic on other Asian countries

First State Stewart's global emerging markets team is turning more positive on one of investors' least-loved global equity markets, saying valuations now warrant closer attention.

Battle of the unloved assets

Fund managers have been taking profits on Chinese A-shares after a strong run, focusing instead on H-shares to power the next leg of growth.

Ruffer's Hamish Baillie and Steve Russell have said Chinese equity markets could soar further as the Hong Kong-Shanghai Stock Connect continues to boost sentiment and trading volumes.

Schroders' head of Asia ex Japan equities Robin Parbrook has told investors not to expect stellar returns from Asian equities as several headwinds threaten the asset class.

China's central bank has cut interest rates for the third time in six months as it tries to shore up its slowing economy in the face of low inflation and a cooling property market.