Outlook for Chinese Stocks as AI Transforms Economy

Henry Greene and Olivier Blanchard focus on Chinese stocks as their economy shows signs of slowing. Henry says JD.com (JD) has “flipped from being a leader to a laggard,” highlighting issues with low margins. However, he sees some bright spots around potential demand rebounds. Olivier thinks China’s economy is in transition, citing their AI plans, and thinks JD is successfully pivoting from being “just a retailer” to logistics and supplies. He also highlights Tencent (TCEHY), PDD Holdings (PDD) and Alibaba (BABA).

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05 Mar 2026

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