- The PBOC conducted RMB 340 billion of 7-day reverse repo operations, leading to a net injection of RMB 340 billion as the RMB central parity rate against the USD was set at 6.7841.
- The three major A-share indices opened mixed, with the Shanghai Composite Index down 2 pts at 3,902, the Shenzhen Component Index up 23 pts at 14,118, and the ChiNext Index up 4 pts at 3,550.
- Chinese bank and insurer stocks generally opened soft, while major tech, chip, and optical module stocks experienced varied trading performances alongside YUSHU TECHNOLOGY slumping nearly 5%.
- The RMB central parity rate was set at 6.7904 with the PBOC executing a net daily withdrawal of RMB 133 billion through open market operations.
- The three major A-share indices opened mixed, as Chinese bank stocks traded soft and major photovoltaic stocks exhibited divergent movements following new trade measures.
- Sector performances varied significantly with optical module players opening higher while chip and insurance stocks experienced mild declines.
- At the midday close, Hong Kong stocks rose broadly, with the Hang Seng Index increasing by 346 pts or 1.4% to 25,657 and the Hang Seng Tech Index gaining 104 pts or 2.2% to 4,834.
- Major heavyweights and constituents posted strong gains, led by XIAOMI surging over 9% and LI AUTO climbing 10.1%.
- Meanwhile, MENGNIU DAIRY, MIDEA GROUP, and ICBC hit new highs during the trading session.