Investors eye Xi-Trump summit for direction as Hong Kong, China stocks shaken by conflict

South China Morning Post Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Zhang Shidong,Yulu AoMarch 18, 2026 at 07:59 AM

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Investors are closely watching for confirmation of a summit between President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, hoping it will provide stability amid geopolitical uncertainty and the Middle East conflict. The meeting, originally scheduled for late this month but postponed by the White House, is viewed as a potential sign of cooperation that could stabilize mainland China and Hong Kong stock markets. UBS Group suggests the meeting will focus on stability and growth, critical for both nations. Investors increasingly believe they need exposure to both US and Chinese markets, shifting the focus to capital allocation between the two. The summit could reinforce the view that Chinese equities are an important part of global portfolios, as investors recognize China's significance in the global economy.

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The meeting would focus on stability and growth, which were critical for both nations amid rising geopolitical uncertainty.

quote — Thomas Fang, head of China global markets at UBS Group100% confidence

The meeting between President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump has been postponed by five or six weeks.

factual — the White House100% confidence

China-US relationship had become less of a concern among global investors after the two sides came to terms on tariff issues.

quote — Thomas Fang, head of China global markets at UBS Group80% confidence

Investors expect competition and cooperation between the two economies to coexist for a long time.

quote — Thomas Fang, head of China global markets at UBS Group70% confidence

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Beijing 40% UBS Group 40% White House 40% Iran 50% Israel 50% Middle East 60% Thomas Fang ×470% Hong Kong ×280% United States ×590% Donald Trump 90% Xi Jinping 90% China ×895%

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xi-trump summit 100% us-china relations 90% investor confidence 80% global markets 70% economic stability 70% china equities 60% geopolitical uncertainty 50% tariff issues 40%