Driven by technological innovation and a more open capital market, China's economy is drawing increased attention from foreign institutions, experts and officials said.

Data presented at the Shanghai Stock Exchange Global Investors Conference and reported by China Media Group shows a clear trend: as China deepens its institutional opening-up, overseas investment in A-shares has surged from over 3 trillion yuan ($420 billion) in late 2020 to above 3.5 trillion yuan ($483 billion) today.

Paul Bateman, chairman of JPMorgan Asset Management, identified China as a "key strategic priority" for the firm, which currently manages 260 billion yuan ($36.6 billion) there. He voiced strong confidence in China's ability to overcome global economic challenges and meet its growth targets, predicting this would lead to more profitable public companies, higher investment returns and a more stable stock market. Given China's focus on technology, services and high-end manufacturing, Bateman believes now is a "good time" to increase exposure to the Chinese market.

According to China Securities Regulatory Commission Vice Chairman Li Ming, China is committed to deepening the openness of its capital markets. This comes as foreign investors, who hold a significant 3.5 trillion yuan ($483 billion) in A-shares, are now considered a vital market component. The next steps include widening the scope of investable products like futures and options and further facilitating the participation of foreign institutions.

He said that tech companies now make up over a quarter of the A-share market's value, more than banks, other financial institutions and property developers combined – and over 90 percent of new listings also coming from the tech sector.

The Shanghai Stock Exchange will prioritize fostering new quality productive forces through improved mechanisms for IPOs, refinancing, mergers and acquisitions, according to Chairman Qiu Yong. The strategy aims to channel capital into frontier technologies, advanced manufacturing and future industries, foster technology-industry integration, and expand international product offerings to boost global competitiveness and appeal.