On April 23, Shanghai reported that the Shanghai Stock Exchange recently held an online international roadshow event titled “Focus on the Shanghai Stock Exchange: Southeast Asia Special Session” to deepen exchanges with Southeast Asian capital markets, share the latest developments in China’s economy and market, and encourage more Southeast Asian investors to participate in China’s capital market.

The event, themed “Safety and Growth of Chinese Assets Amid Global Changes,” highlighted the resilience of China’s economic growth and the stability of asset performance under the current complex and changing international landscape, as well as the tech-driven growth opportunities offered by China’s capital market. The event attracted about 20 institutions, including investment firms, financial intermediaries, and exchanges from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

The Shanghai Stock Exchange explained that the recent resilience and risk-resistance of the Chinese market are due to the accelerated cultivation of new productive forces, steady improvement in company quality, and a transparent, stable, and predictable policy and market environment. The leapfrog development of the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s ETF market, especially the accelerated improvement of the STAR Market ETF matrix, has also provided important tools for investors to allocate Chinese assets and seize China’s growth opportunities. During the “15th Five-Year Plan” period, the stability, growth, and safety of Chinese assets will be further strengthened, continuously demonstrating unique advantages amid the restructuring of global asset allocation, injecting stability and growth momentum into global asset allocation.

ASEAN has been China’s largest trading partner for six consecutive years, while China has maintained its position as ASEAN’s largest trading partner for 17 consecutive years, with strong resilience in bilateral economic and trade cooperation. In recent years, the Shanghai Stock Exchange has continuously promoted high-level two-way opening of the capital market, with multiple cooperation initiatives with Southeast Asian markets implemented, further facilitating Southeast Asian investors’ allocation of Chinese assets.

In 2025, the first batch of Shanghai Stock Exchange ETF depository receipts were listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, marking the first time Shanghai Stock Exchange ETFs entered overseas markets through a DR model. In 2025, the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Singapore Exchange collaborated to launch the China-Singapore Cooperation Asian Index. In 2023, the first pair of Shanghai-Singapore ETF mutual market access products were simultaneously listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Singapore Exchange, with five products now listed under the Shanghai-Singapore ETF mutual market access. In the long term, investing in Chinese assets will help Southeast Asian investors better share the growth dividends of the China-ASEAN region and the benefits of bilateral cooperation and regional prosperity.

It is understood that this event was the second online international roadshow held by the Shanghai Stock Exchange this year and the first in the “Emerging Markets” series of online roadshows. Going forward, the Shanghai Stock Exchange will conduct more roadshows with diverse themes and content for international investors from different regions and types, comprehensively showcasing China’s economic development potential, resilience, and new openness, attracting more foreign medium- and long-term funds to participate in China’s capital market and share the fruits of high-quality development in China’s capital market.

Shanghai Stock Exchange

The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), founded in 1990, is one of the two main stock exchanges in mainland China and a key player in global finance. It was re-established during China’s economic reforms, replacing earlier trading venues that dated back to the 19th century but closed after the Communist takeover in 1949. Today, the SSE lists major state-owned enterprises and Chinese companies, serving as a vital hub for capital raising and investment in the world’s second-largest economy.

STAR Market

The STAR Market (Science and Technology Innovation Board) is a stock market segment of the Shanghai Stock Exchange, launched in July 2019 as part of China’s efforts to support high-tech and innovative companies. It was designed to provide easier access to capital for startups in fields like technology, biotechnology, and advanced manufacturing, with more flexible listing rules than the main board. This initiative aims to boost China’s technological self-sufficiency and compete with global tech-heavy exchanges.
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Shanghai Stock Exchange

The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) is one of the world’s largest stock exchanges by market capitalization, officially established in 1990 as part of China’s economic reforms. It traces its roots back to the pre-communist era, with its predecessor founded in 1866, before being closed in 1949 and reopened to modernize China’s financial markets. Today, the SSE is a major hub for trading shares, bonds, and funds, reflecting China’s rapid economic growth and global financial influence.

STAR Market

The STAR Market, officially known as the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market (Science and Technology Innovation Board), is a major stock exchange segment launched in July 2019 in Shanghai, China. It was established to support high-tech and innovative companies, particularly in fields like semiconductors, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence, by allowing them to raise capital with more flexible listing rules than traditional boards. As a key part of China’s efforts to boost technological self-sufficiency, it has quickly become a hub for emerging growth enterprises.

Stock Exchange of Thailand

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) was established in 1975 to serve as a regulated marketplace for securities trading, replacing an earlier, less formal market. It has since grown into a key driver of Thailand’s economy, facilitating capital raising and investment. Located in Bangkok, the SET is known for its role in modernizing the country’s financial sector and is a major stock exchange in Southeast Asia.

Singapore Exchange

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) was established in 1999 through the merger of the Stock Exchange of Singapore and the Singapore International Monetary Exchange. It serves as Asia’s leading and most international exchange, facilitating the trading of equities, derivatives, and fixed-income securities. SGX plays a crucial role in Singapore’s economy by connecting global investors to Asian markets.

China-Singapore Cooperation Asian Index

The China-Singapore Cooperation Asian Index is a strategic initiative launched by China and Singapore to enhance bilateral economic and cultural collaboration across Asia. Established in 2021, it serves as a framework for joint projects in areas like trade, innovation, and sustainable development, reflecting the strong diplomatic ties between the two nations. The index aims to foster regional integration and mutual growth by leveraging the strengths of both countries.