China’s economic (and financial) growth has been extraordinary not only over the last decade, but over the last 40+ years. Besides being the second largest economy in the world, it also hosts the second largest stock market. Access to this domestic part of the market (A-Shares) was difficult and limited until recently. With reforms on access and trading, China has opened up this important part of its economy and the financial market to more foreign investors. Dr. Cord Hinrichs, Head of Asset Allocation at Corestone Investment Managers AG, on investing in the ‘Middle Empire’.