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Our portfolio of Taiwanese technology stocks benefited greatly from the strategy. In this regard, we can mention TSMC, Elite Material, and Wiwynn.
In China, consumer discretionary stocks such as Tencent and Gaotu Techedu also saw their share prices rise over the period.
Furthermore, technological advances, particularly in AI and productivity, should provide further stimulus to the economy.
However, in the short term, we are maintaining a cautious stance due to uncertainties surrounding the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, their impact on the Chinese economy and uncertainties surrounding government support measures. In response to US protectionist measures, the Chinese government appears determined to protect its interests and implement restrictive measures in retaliation for the tariff sanctions.
At present, although the Chinese government's announcements do not appear sufficient in themselves to revive the country's economy, this is a major turning point, as President Xi Jinping has shown that he now places Chinese consumers, innovation and technological progress at the heart of his priorities.
We are closely monitoring each of our Chinese positions and their valuation, with the aim of remaining disciplined in the calibration of our positions. Over the month, we reduced our position in Tuya and increased our exposure to Contemporary Amperex.
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Through an active conviction and sustainable approach, we focus on domestic companies in China's new economy that can benefit from the country's economic transition and long-term reforms.
Market environment
After a very turbulent April due to Donald Trump's tariffs, the US president held numerous talks with his trading partners, revised certain tariffs downwards and/or postponed them, leading to a rebound in the markets.
In China, economic indicators declined, with the Caixin manufacturing PMI coming in at 50.4 for April and the services PMI at 50.7.
On the consumption front, retail sales slowed in April, falling from +5.9% to +5.1%.