Our thoughts: Chinese equities listed in China, or China A-shares, used to be excluded from global indices due to concerns of capital market restrictions and regulatory changes. With China gradually opening up its financial markets to foreigners, it has become easier for retail investors to access unit trusts and ETFs comprising China’s domestically listed companies. Experts from global investor Aberdeen Standard Investments share their perspectives. China’s forceful economic rebound bodes well for company earnings in 2021, incentivising active investors to refocus on fundamentals and seize on volatility amid potential headwinds. China set a new tourism record during its Labour Day holiday in May after authorities sped up Covid-19 vaccinations. It points to a drastically improved outlook for consumer spending. Even if year-on-year comparisons create a flattering picture of growth – given the depths of the 2020 shutdown – A-share companies are still forecasting 38% growth in earnings per share on average for 2021(1) – with high-quality companies even better placed....