Beijing-backed tech sectors set to outperform in China

businessinsider
2026.03.20 11:57

China's latest Five-Year Plan signals strong investment opportunities in technology sectors, according to Rory Green of T.S. Lombard. Key areas include semiconductors, AI, and biomanufacturing, which are expected to outperform the CSI 300 index. Factors contributing to China's tech ambitions include state support for R&D and supply-chain dominance. However, the plan lacks a clear target for increasing consumption's share of GDP, despite political emphasis on it. Investors are advised to consider China-focused ETFs for potential gains in these sectors.