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Goldman Sachs Asia-Pacific Portfolio Strategy Summary

What Happened?

Goldman Sachs raises its China allocation to overweight and increases its MXAPJ index target due to coordinated and forceful policy announcements in China, which have triggered a significant equity rally. The MSCI China index has surged 34% since mid-September, reaching a 31% year-to-date gain, making it one of the best-performing global indices.

Why Did It Happen?

The rally was fueled by two key factors:

1. A catalyst of decisive policy measures, including a 20bp policy rate cut, 50bp RRR cut, mortgage rate reductions, and an 800bn RMB equity market support package.
2. Market conditions were oversold, undervalued, and under-positioned, creating urgency for policy easing. Valuations stood at 11.3x forward P/E (-0.4 standard deviations from the mean), and mutual funds and hedge funds maintained low allocations to Chinese equities.

Is There Further Upside for China Equities?

Yes. Valuations are still below the mean, and policy support could expand the MSCI China forward P/E to 12x, implying a potential further 15-20% upside. We raise our 12-month targets for MSCI China to 84 (from 66) and CSI 300 to 4,600 (from 4,000).

What Is the Impact on Regional Equity Markets?

The equity rebound has positive spillover effects across regional markets. A-shares, Hong Kong, Korea, and Taiwan are most sensitive, with autos, metals & mining, insurance, and internet/media sectors showing the highest upside sensitivity. We upgrade Insurance and Metals & Mining to Marketweight and downgrade Telecom Services to Underweight.

How Do Developments in China Impact Regional Views?

Key recommendations include:

• Raising China to OW, Taiwan to MW.
• Raising MXAPJ 12m index target to 690 (previously 630).
• Increasing earnings growth forecasts for MXAPJ to 20% in 2024 (previously 19%) and 14% in 2025 (previously 13%).
• Highlighting regional stocks with China exposure.

What Events and Risks Should Investors Monitor?

Investors should monitor:

• Confirmation of fiscal stimulus magnitude (estimated RMB 2-3tr).
• Profit-taking after the sharp rally (RSI peaked at 92).
• U.S. election outcomes and potential tariff risks.

Conclusion

Goldman Sachs maintains an OW stance on China equities due to upbeat policy drivers and regional diversification benefits. Upside gains remain feasible despite elevated valuations. Key risks include policy implementation challenges and U.S.-China geopolitical tensions.