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A $20 million buying plan is drawing attention to China’s stock-market selloff, but conviction alone does not establish a market bottom.

Vida, founder of Formula News, has reportedly outlined plans to invest up to $20 million in Chinese assets as prices continue to decline. His initial positions include Zhongji Innolight, the CQQQ China technology ETF and Tencent. Reports indicate that roughly $2.75 million had already been deployed, meaning the larger figure represents a planned allocation rather than money already invested.

The interesting part is not simply the size of the proposed investment. It is the decision to build exposure while sentiment remains weak and the possibility of further downside is still real.

Why the buying opportunity looks attractive

China’s technology sector has experienced a serious valuation reset. The STAR 50 index has lost around 40% in less than four months, erasing approximately $480 billion in market value. The CSI 300 has also fallen roughly 20% from its June peak, reflecting pressure across a much wider part of the equity market.

Several forces are contributing to this decline. Investors are reassessing the valuations assigned to artificial intelligence companies, questioning how quickly AI-related demand can translate into sustainable earnings, and factoring in the risk of tighter export restrictions. Concerns about domestic demand and the scale of economic stimulus have added further pressure.

This creates an important distinction between falling prices and genuine undervaluation. A stock can become cheaper without becoming attractive if its earnings outlook is deteriorating at the same time.

Vida’s strategy appears to rely partly on the possibility that forced selling and excessive pessimism have pushed some assets below their longer-term potential. That is a reasonable investment thesis, but it remains a thesis that must be tested against future earnings, capital flows and economic conditions.

Beijing is providing support, but support is not the same as recovery

China’s state-backed investors, commonly known as the national team, have increased ETF purchases during the selloff. Goldman Sachs estimated that these investors bought approximately 170 billion yuan, or $25.5 billion, in ETFs during October. Other estimates are more conservative.

This intervention matters because it can absorb selling pressure and reduce the risk of disorderly declines. However, government-backed buying cannot independently create stronger consumer demand, improve corporate profitability or guarantee that international investors will return.

The distinction is important. State intervention may help establish a temporary floor, while a lasting recovery requires improving fundamentals and renewed confidence in future earnings.

The opportunity is selective, not universal

The assets in Vida’s reported portfolio offer different types of exposure. Zhongji Innolight gives investors exposure to China's optical communications and AI infrastructure supply chain. CQQQ provides broader exposure to Chinese technology companies, while Tencent represents a major internet and digital-services business.

These investments should not be treated as identical bets. AI infrastructure companies face valuation and export-related risks. Technology ETFs remain exposed to broad market sentiment. Tencent has a different earnings profile, but it is still affected by China's regulatory environment, consumer activity and competition.

A recovery in one part of the market does not automatically mean every Chinese asset will rise together. Stock selection and entry valuation will matter.

What investors should watch next

The next meaningful signal will come from whether selling pressure begins to weaken while buying interest becomes more consistent. ETF inflows, trading volume, corporate earnings, manufacturing data and new policy measures will help show whether the market is stabilising or simply experiencing a temporary rebound.

The South Korean market's previous recovery may offer an interesting comparison, but every market cycle has different economic conditions, valuations and sources of capital. Historical rebounds are not reliable guarantees of future performance.

My view is that Vida’s plan reflects a high-conviction attempt to take advantage of a major correction, not confirmation that China has already reached its bottom. The potential upside could be meaningful if valuations normalise and economic confidence improves. But if earnings expectations weaken further or geopolitical pressure increases, another leg lower remains possible.

The smartest lesson is not to copy a $20 million allocation. It is to understand the reasoning behind it, evaluate the risks of each asset and manage exposure according to a realistic time horizon. In a volatile market, patience and disciplined position sizing matter more than the confidence of any single investor.

This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

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