Global index provider MSCI has added 14 Chinese companies to its China Index as part of its August 2025 review, a move analysts say could draw more foreign capital into the country's markets.
The reshuffle, effective after market close on Tuesday, also saw 17 Chinese stocks removed.
Of the new inclusions, nine are Hong Kong-listed firms spanning technology, innovative pharmaceuticals and consumer sectors, while five are mainland A-shares that have rallied strongly this year.
Three of the A-shares stocks have more than doubled in value since January.
Analysts said the additions could bring incremental passive inflows, as the MSCI Emerging Markets Index also tracks stocks included in the MSCI China Index.
The MSCI China Index has gained more than 30 percent so far this year, significantly outperforming the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.
JPMorgan projects the index could climb another 9 percent by the end of this year, potentially reaching 89 compared with its recent level of around 81–82.
"From what we see, our investors have already been gradually increasing allocations to Hong Kong and A-shares. Funds are flowing back, and overseas interest is rising. The main reason is that corporate earnings are providing fairly strong support. A relatively optimistic judgment for the end of this year is that the MSCI China Index could reach 89, which means there is still about 9 percent upside from the recent level of 81 to 82," said Liu Mingdi, Chief Asia and China Equity Strategist at JPMorgan.
MSCI Index adds 14 Chinese stocks, boosting investment confidence
The Iranian government is focusing on public concerns and maintaining stable supplies of essential goods amid recent protests, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised interview on Sunday.
In the city of Karaj, northwest of the capital Tehran, daily life has largely continued as normal. A video filmed by a local resident on Sunday shows food stores open and grocery shelves fully stocked.
"This is the block near my home, and there are some food stores here. Daily life continues here. Last night we did not see many protests in Karaj. Right now the city is very safe. This is a grocery store close to my home. All the food is available; nothing is in shortage. Here are noodles and different types of beans. Here are dairy products, cheese, and yogurt. I also checked other grocery stores and didn't see any shortages. Everything is available," said local resident Ali Reza.
Iranian officials have described recent disturbances as acts orchestrated by the "enemy," including some carried out by well-trained and armed "terrorists." The incidents have caused casualties among security personnel and civilians, as well as property damage.
The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani has directed authorities to severely punish the "terrorists."
Meanwhile, Iran's police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said on Sunday that the police had raised alert levels and arrested several leaders of the troublemakers during the operations on Saturday.
President Pezeshkian noted in the interview that the normal demands of the Iranian people are reasonable and justified, but they must realize that triggering riots and carrying out terrorist acts are the enemy's attempts to undermine the country. He urged the public to remain vigilant.
Also on Sunday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that Tehran would regard U.S. and Israeli bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" if Washington takes military action against Iran. His remarks followed media reports saying U.S. President Donald Trump is "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran.
Iranian state media reported that at least 109 members of Iran's security forces have been killed in clashes since the protests began 14 days ago. Meanwhile, human rights groups based outside the country said the number of protesters killed has exceeded 200, though the figure could not be independently verified.
The protests initially erupted over a sharp depreciation of the rial and sweeping subsidy reforms. Iranian authorities have blamed the unrest on foreign-linked agents and sanctions imposed by the United States.
Iranian president says government focusing on ensuring supplies amid protests
