- 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.
- The Hang Seng Index (HSI) rose by 103 points, or 0.4%, closing at 25,310, with a total market turnover of $250.63 billion.
- Notable gainers included Xiaomi and Meituan, while Laopu Gold suffered a significant drop of 23.8%.
- Short selling activity remained high, particularly in heavyweights like CCB and Tencent, indicating a mixed sentiment in the market.