If advisors and investors haven’t been keeping a close eye on the Chinese market recently, now may be a very good time to start doing so.
On Wednesday, President Trump headed off to Beijing for a two-day summit, marking the first time a U.S. president has visited China in nearly a decade. Among other topics, the two economic behemoths are expected to discuss a wide variety of trade-related issues. Naturally, this Xi summit could play out very well in favor of Xi’s China-focused strategies.
KWEB: Target China’s Ever-Growing Tech Industry
There are plenty of different ways to get access to Chinese companies via the flexible ETF wrapper. For instance, the KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF (KWEB) is a good place to start.
KWEB leverages KraneShares’ expertise in navigating the Chinese markets to provide focused exposure to companies tied to internet or internet-related tech. This approach allows the fund to ride out plenty of favorable techy tailwinds in China, like AI innovation.
Already, evidence is mounting that KWEB could see renewed interest amid better diplomatic relations between the U.S. and China. Between April 11, 2026, and May 11, 2026, the fund has seen over $500 million in net flows.
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MCHI: Holistic Exposure to the Chinese Market
For those looking for more of a broad take on Chinese equity exposure, the iShares MSCI China ETF (MCHI) could help. This BlackRock fund focuses on investing in both large- and mid-cap companies in China, offering a balanced view of the Chinese market.
Even before President Trump stepped foot in China this year, MCHI was offering annual returns in the green. The fund’s NAV has risen 4.85% over the last year, as of March 31, 2026. This number could go much higher if China’s trade relationship with the U.S. enters a more positive space.
CXSE: The Advantages of Minimizing Government Interference
Another China-focused fund that may offer an interesting use case is the WisdomTree China ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund (CXSE). CXSE invests in Chinese companies that are not ‘state-owned enterprises’, which are companies with government ownership greater than 20%. As one could imagine, investors may gain a competitive edge through exposure to private sector firms with more independence to focus on market incentives.
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Notably, CXSE has seen impressive recent returns, highlighting the advantages of its approach. As of April 30, 2026, the fund’s NAV had risen 7.63% from the previous month.
Ultimately, these three funds demonstrate how the adaptable ETF framework allows advisors and investors to capture diverse themes within the Chinese market. Of course with President Trump in China attending the summit for the next days, now may be an ideal time to hop on these equities as trade conditions may be entering a sunnier spot.
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