Not prohibited, just restricted: Investopedia explains Shanghai Stock Exchange Two main classes of stock for every listed company are traded on the exchange: A

Not prohibited, just restricted: Investopedia explains Shanghai Stock Exchange Two main classes of stock for every listed company are traded on the exchange: A-shares and B-shares. B-shares are quoted in U.S. dollars, and are generally open to foreign investment. A-shares are quoted in yuan, and are only available to foreign investment through a qualified program known as QFII. http://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/shanghai-stock-exchange.asp http://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/shanghai-stock-exchange....