With a more stable economy and a more resilient A-share market, China's capital market will serve as a crucial platform for more foreign investment and business development and provide more opportunities for global investors to share the dividends of China's development, said an official of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) on Monday.
Addressing the 2025 Global Investor Conference held by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, Li Ming, vice chairperson of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), said the total market value of A-shares held by various overseas investors has stabilized at around 3 trillion yuan (about 415.38 billion U.S. dollars), demonstrating their significant presence in the A-share market.
The conference held in south China's tech hub was themed "New Quality Productive Forces: New Opportunities in China -- An Open and Innovative Shenzhen Market".
China's State Council released a guideline on strengthening regulation, forestalling risks and promoting the high-quality development of the capital market in 2024. This is the third guideline document on the capital market from the State Council in two decades. The first two were issued in 2004 and 2014, respectively.
Following the release of the guideline, a series of relevant supporting institutions and rules were formulated, with regulatory enforcement and investor protection being strengthened and key measures including the entry of medium- to long-term capital into the market and reforms in public funds advancing. Meanwhile, the market ecosystem is rapidly improving, and as comprehensive reforms in capital market financing continue to deepen, the inherent stability of China's capital market will further strengthen, said Li.
"From a global perspective, in the current situation where stability has become a scarce resource, a more stable Chinese economy and a more resilient A-share market will offer irreplaceable investment opportunities for global investors." said Li.
Li said the CSRC will focus on enhancing the transparency and predictability of regulations, improving communication mechanisms with international investors, enhancing the quality and efficiency of overseas listing filing management, optimizing mechanism arrangements for qualified overseas investors, and supporting eligible foreign institutions in applying for new businesses and establishing new products, so as to continuously improve the cross-border financial services system.
China's stable economy, resilient A-share market offer irreplaceable opportunities for global investors: CSRC
Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Saturday China is willing to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and advance the China-Lesotho strategic partnership.
Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Lesotho Prime Minister Sam Matekane in the capital of Lesotho.
During the meeting, Wang congratulated Lesotho on the 60th anniversary of its independence this year, and spoke highly of Lesotho government's efforts to prioritize economic development and steer the African country onto a path of sustainable growth. Since the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in 2024, the two sides have advanced cooperation under the 10 partnership action plans unveiled at the summit, successfully implementing a number of key projects to effectively promote Lesotho's development and revitalization, Wang said.
China stands ready to work with Lesotho to strengthen exchanges on governance experience, enhance coordination in multilateral affairs, and push for greater development of the China-Lesotho strategic partnership, he added.
Calling on the two sides to firmly support each other, Wang said that China will accelerate the implementation of its zero-tariff policy for African countries, including Lesotho, expand bilateral trade, investment and industrial cooperation, facilitate broader access of Lesotho's specialty products to the Chinese market, and continue to support Lesotho's national development.
China will continue to stand firmly with African countries, uphold justice for the Global South, including Lesotho, oppose unilateralism and acts of bullying, and work together to build a community with a shared future for humanity, Wang said.
On his part, Matekane said during the meeting that Lesotho cherishes its friendship with China and the strategic partnership between the two countries, and expressed gratitude for China's valuable support for the development of African countries, including Lesotho.
Lesotho firmly adheres to the one-China principle and resolutely supports China in safeguarding its core interests, he said, noting that his country stands ready to strengthen strategic mutual trust with China, expand people-to-people exchanges, jointly implement the outcomes of the FOCAC Beijing Summit, and deepen cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, manufacturing and energy.
Matekane stressed that China's zero-tariff policy for African products will inject new impetus into Lesotho's development. He also expressed Lesotho's willingness to strengthen solidarity and cooperation with China on multilateral platforms such as BRICS to jointly address global challenges.
On the same day, Wang also held talks with Lejone Mpotjoana, minister of foreign affairs and international relations of Lesotho.
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
China, Lesotho to strengthen exchanges, advance cooperation
