Chinese equities are attractive because anti-involution policies are ending producer price deflation, leading to PPI inflation, healthier earnings, and a more responsive consumer. Market reforms incentivize dividends and buybacks, and net issuance turned negative for the first time. Consumer savings are huge and only 7% in equities, poised to flow in as inflation erodes cash.
Lithium is likely to see shortages as early as second half of 2026 due to strong demand from EVs and storage, while anti-involution limits supply expansion. Prices are not stuck at current lows and will rise to incentivize new projects.