Countries / East Asia
Investing in China
The world's second-largest economy runs on a mix of state-owned enterprises, a vast manufacturing base, and an increasingly online consumer market. Capital controls limit how freely money moves in and out, which shapes almost every investing decision made inside the country.
- Capital
- Beijing
- Currency
- Renminbi (yuan)
- Main exchange
- Shanghai Stock Exchange & Shenzhen Stock Exchange
- Regulator
- China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC)
How people invest in China
Property was the default store of household wealth for two decades; the post-2021 property downturn pushed savers toward bank wealth-management products, government bonds, gold, and A-share index funds. State-directed funds and pension money remain the largest pools of domestic capital.
Real estateGoldGovernment bondsA-share index funds
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Frequently asked questions
What currency does China use?
China uses the Renminbi (yuan).
What is the main stock exchange in China?
Shanghai Stock Exchange & Shenzhen Stock Exchange, overseen by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC).
What do people in China typically invest in?
Property was the default store of household wealth for two decades; the post-2021 property downturn pushed savers toward bank wealth-management products, government bonds, gold, and A-share index funds. State-directed funds and pension money remain the largest pools of domestic capital.