[August 2025 – Singapore] — China and Singapore have strengthened capital market cooperation with the expansion of the China–Singapore ETF Link, which now includes AI and technology growth indices listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX).
The new listings are designed to give overseas investors direct and regulated access to China’s rapidly developing AI and innovation sectors. By broadening the ETF Link to include thematic funds, regulators and exchanges aim to channel international capital into strategic industries while ensuring compliance and investor protection.
Industry experts view the launch as part of Singapore’s broader strategy to combine regulatory governance with product innovation. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has highlighted that cross-border product channels, paired with initiatives such as AI governance sandboxes, position Singapore as both a compliance hub and a product innovation hub in Asia.
For global investors, the ability to access AI-adjacent China indices through SGX-listed ETFs offers a new portfolio diversification tool. These products provide exposure to China’s growth economy—particularly sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and digital infrastructure—without the complexity of direct mainland listings.
Analysts note that the ETF Link expansion reflects growing demand for regulated investment pathways into emerging technologies. With international scrutiny over AI and digital assets intensifying, Singapore’s model demonstrates how financial centers can integrate oversight with cross-border capital flows.