By Michael Lai, CFA, Portfolio Manager, China Equities, Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity
As China's equity markets gradually open up to foreign investors, Chinese companies could face greater scrutiny, according to Franklin Templeton Emerging Markets Equity's Michael Lai. He weighs in on some emerging trends he's seen in regard to environmental, social and governance ((ESG)) issues there.
Awareness of environmental, social and governance issues has increased in China, and government initiatives and increased foreign investor participation in China's markets are largely driving it.
Over the years, China has slowly opened up its equity markets to