Shanghai, April 23 (Xinhua) — 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 of 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 in a Changing Global Landscape,” highlighted the resilience of China’s economic growth and the stability of asset performance amid the current complex and volatile international situation, as well as the technology-driven growth opportunities provided by China’s capital market. It attracted about 20 institutions, including investment firms, financial intermediaries, and exchanges from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
The Shanghai Stock Exchange noted that the recent resilience and risk-resistance of China’s 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 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 potential, and safety of Chinese assets will be further strengthened, continuously showcasing unique advantages in 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, showcasing strong resilience in bilateral economic and trade cooperation. In recent years, the Shanghai Stock Exchange has continued to promote high-level two-way opening of the capital market, with multiple cooperation initiatives with Southeast Asian markets implemented, further facilitating Southeast Asian investors in allocating Chinese assets.
In 2025, the first batch of Shanghai Stock Exchange ETF depository receipts was listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand, marking the first time Shanghai Stock Exchange ETFs entered overseas markets through the DR model. In 2025, the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Singapore Exchange jointly launched the China-Singapore Cooperation Asia Index. In 2023, the first pair of Shanghai-Singapore ETF cross-listing products were simultaneously listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Singapore Exchange, with five products currently listed under the Shanghai-Singapore ETF cross-listing scheme. 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 fruits 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. Subsequently, the Shanghai Stock Exchange will conduct more themed and diverse roadshow events targeting different regions and types of international investors, comprehensively showcasing China’s economic development potential, resilience, and new aspects of opening up, attracting more medium- and long-term foreign funds to participate in China’s capital market and share the fruits of its high-quality development.
Shanghai Stock Exchange
The Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) is one of the world’s largest stock exchanges by market capitalization, founded in 1990 as part of China’s economic reforms to modernize its financial system. It traces its roots to the original Shanghai Stock Exchange established in the late 19th century, which operated until the Communist takeover in 1949. Today, the SSE plays a pivotal role in China’s capital markets, listing major state-owned enterprises and private companies.
Stock Exchange of Thailand
The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) was established in 1975 to serve as a regulated marketplace for securities trading, replacing the earlier and less formal Bangkok Stock Exchange. Located in Bangkok, it has since grown into a key financial hub in Southeast Asia, facilitating capital raising and investment for the Thai economy. The SET is known for its strict regulations and has played a significant role in modernizing Thailand’s financial sector.
Singapore Exchange
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is the leading stock exchange in Southeast Asia, established in 1999 through the merger of the Stock Exchange of Singapore and the Singapore International Monetary Exchange. It serves as a key financial hub, facilitating the trading of equities, derivatives, and fixed-income securities. SGX plays a vital role in Singapore’s economy by connecting global investors to Asian markets.
STAR Market
The STAR Market, officially the Shanghai Stock Exchange Science and Technology Innovation Board, is a Chinese stock market segment launched in July 2019 to support high-tech and innovative companies. It was established as part of China’s broader economic reforms to encourage domestic tech entrepreneurship and reduce reliance on foreign capital markets. Unlike traditional boards, it uses a registration-based IPO system, allowing faster listings for firms in sectors like semiconductors, biotech, and artificial intelligence.
ETF market
An ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) market is a financial marketplace where investors buy and sell shares of funds that track assets like stocks, bonds, or commodities, combining the diversification of mutual funds with the real-time trading flexibility of stocks. Launched in 1993 with the first US-based ETF (SPDR S&P 500), the market has grown rapidly due to low costs, tax efficiency, and transparency, revolutionizing passive investing. Today, it offers thousands of products globally, catering to strategies from broad market exposure to niche sectors.
Shanghai-Singapore ETF cross-listing scheme
The Shanghai-Singapore ETF cross-listing scheme is a financial initiative that allows exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Singapore Exchange to be traded on each other’s markets. Launched to enhance cross-border investment connectivity between China and Singapore, it was first announced in 2022 and officially implemented by 2023. This scheme builds on broader efforts to integrate Asian capital markets, providing investors with easier access to diversified assets across the two countries.
China-Singapore Cooperation Asia Index
The “China-Singapore Cooperation Asia Index” is not a physical place or cultural site but a collaborative research initiative between China and Singapore. It was launched to measure and analyze the economic and social development trends across Asian countries, reflecting the deepening partnership between the two nations. The index aims to provide data-driven insights for policy-making and regional cooperation, building on their longstanding bilateral ties since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1990.
ASEAN
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a political and economic union of 10 member states in Southeast Asia, founded on August 8, 1967, in Bangkok, Thailand. Its original signatories—Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand—aimed to promote regional stability, economic growth, and cultural cooperation in the wake of Cold War tensions. Today, ASEAN includes Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam, and remains a key platform for dialogue and integration in the region.
