ETF scale on Shanghai Stock Exchange surges to 2.9 trln yuan

The total assets of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) have amounted to 2.9 trillion yuan (around 394.64 billion U.S. dollars), according to the latest data from the Shanghai bourse.

Since the start of this year, the net inflow into ETFs across the market has exceeded 130 billion yuan, and the number of ETF products available on the market has exceeded 670, the SSE reported.

Specifically, stock ETFs account for the largest portion with total assets of 2.1 trillion yuan (about 285.77 billion U.S. dollars), while broad-based ETFs have assets totaling 1.6 trillion yuan. Bond ETFs account for over 200 billion yuan, and the scale of dividend ETFs is around 100 billion yuan.

Notably, five ETFs on the Shanghai market boast assets exceeding 100 billion yuan each, representing 83 percent of all such large-scale ETFs across both the Shanghai and Shenzhen bourses. Additionally, 52 ETFs traded on the SSE have assets surpassing 10 billion yuan, representing 71 percent of the total ETFs in two major exchanges.

Meanwhile, there is a notable growing appeal of Chinese ETFs to international investors. Overseas funds tracking indices such as the SSE and CSI (China Securities Index) have reached a combined amount of 150 billion yuan, reflecting heightened global confidence in index-based investments targeting China's markets.

ETFs are investment funds that hold multiple underlying assets and can be traded on an exchange, similar to individual stocks. They can be structured to track a wide range of investments, from the price of a single commodity to a large and diversified portfolio of stocks.

ETF scale on Shanghai Stock Exchange surges to 2.9 trln yuan

Beijing City is intensifying its efforts to enhance public well-being in response to the growing demand from residents for more flexible services.

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the Beijing Government Service Center will offer select high-demand personal services on weekends and most public holidays, including vehicle and driver's license processing, certificate applications, passport services, and other frequently used services.

"This year, we received feedback from residents and made targeted adjustments, including setting up a 24-hour self-service area and reorganizing service counters, to make the process simpler and more efficient," said Yan Dongdong, director of Beijing Municipal Government Service Center.

Most services can now be handled online, with offline assistance also available, significantly reducing waiting time at service counters.

"There used to be long lines. Now, once we arrive, things are handled very quickly," said a Beijing resident.

"I made an appointment online. Everything was done smoothly and quickly when I arrived here," said another Beijing resident.

The center now brings together 60 government departments, offering more than 2,300 services in one location, making public services more accessible and efficient.

The center has also introduced reading services and exhibition areas for cultural displays, expanding its role as a more open and people-centered public space.

Beijing expands government service hours to meet public demand