China Cleantech Stocks Surge on US Election Hopes

Chinese cleantech shares rallied sharply as investors anticipated increased US support for renewable energy following the midterm elections. Major firms including Sungrow Power and Trina Solar posted strong gains despite lingering trade tariffs.

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FILE PHOTO: A general view of the Chinese solar panel manufacturer Trina Solar's facility in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam, August 30, 2024. REUTERS/Khanh Vu/File Photo

China's cleantech stocks surged Thursday morning as investors bet a Democratic-controlled United States Congress will revive clean energy support. The rally reflects optimism for sectors where domestic suppliers dominate global manufacturing. Clean energy shares also gained ground in overseas trading following the electoral shift.