This study evaluates the relative importance of cash-flow news and discount-rate news based on the log-linear model for pan-Chinese stock markets (i.e., China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan). Although they belong to the same cultural region, they have different capital market regulations and practices. In this context, we find that the discount-rate beta is bad in Hong Kong and Taiwan, while the cash-flow beta is bad in China. These findings are consistent with each market’s ownership structure, dividend policy, and tax system. However, as in the U.S., risk premiums are significantly higher in down markets than in up markets.
Key words: Log-linear model, Pan-China, Cash-flow beta, Discount-rate beta, Market status
JEL classifications: G12, G13, G15
