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A-shares, H-shares, Stock Connect, and how to buy Chinese stocks as a foreigner.

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A-shares and H-shares: what they are and why the difference matters

A-shares vs H-shares: China's dual market explained. Different currencies, regulations, prices. How foreigners access both.

14 min readNew China equity investors

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How to buy A-shares as a foreigner: the Stock Connect brokerage route

Stock Connect guide: buy mainland China stocks from abroad. Broker selection, account setup, first trade steps.

16 min readForeign investors buying A-shares

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Opening a Hong Kong brokerage account: a complete guide for foreign investors

How to open a Hong Kong brokerage account as a foreigner: broker comparison, required documents, KYC process, and step-by-step setup for Interactive Brokers, Tiger, and Futu.

18 min readForeign investors seeking access to Hong Kong and mainland China markets

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QFII and RQFII: the institutional path to China's markets

QFII and RQFII programs explained: eligibility, application process, investment scope, and how the institutional route compares to Stock Connect for accessing China's markets.

16 min readInstitutional investors considering direct access to China's onshore markets

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