Mirae Asset has released an analysis highlighting that the Fourth Plenary Session approved the "Proposal for the 15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development." Notably, the proposal emphasizes high-quality development as the primary goal, calling for "accelerating self-reliance in high-level technology and fostering new productive forces." Mirae Asset interprets this as a strategic shift from scale-driven growth to productivity enhancement.
To capitalize on these opportunities, Mirae Asset has curated a selection of Global X China-themed ETFs poised to benefit from the plan’s focus on technological autonomy, modern industrial systems, and domestic consumption.
**China’s Tech Firms Gain Global Competitiveness** The Global X China Core TECH ETF (03448) invests in 30 leading domestic high-tech companies across sectors like biotech, semiconductors, EVs, batteries, medtech, robotics, consumer electronics, solar, and software. The ETF employs a robust investment strategy, balancing high-growth potential with strong R&D intensity while maintaining attractive valuations. Chinese firms are rapidly ascending in traditionally foreign-dominated sectors, capturing significant domestic market share and emerging as global leaders. With rising global competitiveness, these companies are expected to deliver solid long-term returns. The ETF also serves as an effective hedge for investors heavily exposed to U.S. tech stocks.
Unlike other tech indices, this ETF has minimal exposure to internet stocks, offering diversification. Its portfolio boasts superior revenue/EPS growth prospects and reasonable valuations. Notably, 33% of its holdings are A-shares, positioning it to benefit from rallies in China’s high-tech and advanced manufacturing sectors.
**Semiconductor Growth Driven by Localization and AI Demand** The Global X China Semiconductor ETF (03191) provides exposure to China’s semiconductor value chain, covering IC design, manufacturing, packaging/testing, and equipment. The sector has outperformed this year, fueled by accelerating localization. Key growth catalysts include: 1. **Localization Momentum**: With a 24% domestic semiconductor self-sufficiency rate in 2024 (per Morgan Stanley), the push for technological independence is urgent. 2. **AI-Driven Demand**: Rapid advancements in Chinese AI models are spurring cloud capex expansions, with giants like Alibaba and Tencent ramping up investments. Morgan Stanley forecasts 48% and 50% growth in China’s cloud capex for 2025 and 2026, respectively, energizing the AI hardware supply chain.
**Humanoid Robots Approach Commercialization** The Global X China Robotics & AI ETF (02807) targets leaders in robotics and AI, including humanoid robots and autonomous driving. As of October 2025, 40% of its holdings are in the humanoid robot supply chain, spanning AI brains (Baidu, iFlytek), components (Inovance, Twin Ring, Zhaowei), and integrators (UBTech). Commercialization is accelerating, with major players like UBTech securing a record RMB250 million order in September. Tesla’s Optimus Gen 3 and Elon Musk’s target of 1 million units annually within five years further buoy prospects.
**"Little Giants" Power High-End Manufacturing** The Global X China Little Giants ETF (02815) invests in 50 high-ROE SMEs recognized by the government as strategic "Little Giants." These niche leaders are pivotal to China’s advanced manufacturing supply chain, with significant exposure to semiconductors, tech hardware, and biotech.
**Internet Giants Drive AI Ecosystem** The Global X China Cloud Computing ETF (02826) covers AI’s full value chain, from data centers to cloud services and applications. Top holdings include Alibaba, Baidu, and Tencent, whose cloud revenues are surging on AI demand. AI integration into core businesses (e.g., gaming, e-commerce) creates synergies, while their vast user bases facilitate scalable AI adoption.
**Consumer Sector Poised for Recovery** The Global X China Consumer Leaders ETF (02806) spans beverages, food, hospitality, and apparel. Despite recent underperformance, the sector may rebound on wealth effects and policy support. Divergences persist, with "new consumption" categories like IP-driven toys outperforming amid macro challenges, thanks to strong branding and operational excellence.
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