Within the next several years, China's economy is projected to grow at a rate of 19% of global GDP (GDP) by 2024, outpacing that of the United States and Europe as a whole. The country's resiliency can be attributed to the favorable macroeconomic climate and top-down focus on macroeconomic demand, which has resulted in economic liberalization and investment in research, technology, and innovation. The growing global prominence of China has fueled investors' appetite for exposure to these prospects.

China thematic indices are specialized stock market indices that track the performance of companies aligned with specific investment themes in China’s economy. These themes focus on high-growth sectors such as technology (AI, semiconductors), green energy (EVs, solar), consumption (e-commerce, luxury goods), and healthcare (biotech). Examples include the CSI China New Economy Index and MSCI China A Onshore Shareholder Yield Index.

These indices help investors target structural trends driven by government policies (like "Made in China 2025") and consumer shifts. They offer exposure to innovative industries while diversifying risk. Asset managers use them to create ETFs and mutual funds, allowing global investors to capitalize on China’s economic transformation. Thematic indices provide a focused alternative to broad-market indices like the CSI 300.