Why do Chinese companies need a a share market?

To calm the market, Chinese regulators require companies to have solid cash flow and earnings for listing on the domestic market, known as the A shares market. That’s not needed for an I.P.O. in the more laissez-faire United States.

Is China a good place to buy a-shares?

As China grows from an emerging market to an advanced economy, there is substantial demand for Chinese equity. Stock exchange regulators continue efforts to make A-shares more broadly available to foreign investors and have them recognized by the global investing community.

How many large-cap a-shares are in the Chinese market?

In 2018, the same index held 32.72% in the Chinese market. 4 In February 2019, the firm announced it was increasing its weight of large-cap A-shares from 15% to 20% by November 2019—a move it said was well-received by investors. By the end of the move, the firm said it would have 253 large-cap and 168 midcap A-shares in the index. 5

What is a B-share & H-share in Hong Kong?

These stocks trade in yuan renminbi (CNY). B-shares are Domestically Listed Foreign Investment Shares. They list on the Shenzhen and Shanghai exchanges, and trade in foreign currencies. H-shares, traded on Hong Kong's exchanges, are regulated by Chinese law and are freely tradable by anyone. These shares trade using the Hong Kong dollar (HKD).