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title: "China Stocks Dip on Geopolitical Tensions, Policy Uncertainty"
type: "News"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/245195051.md"
description: "China's stock market saw a decline on Thursday, with the Shanghai Composite dropping 0.2% and the Shenzhen Component falling 0.1%. This downturn was influenced by rising geopolitical tensions, particularly concerning potential US military action against Iran, and a lack of new policy guidance from regulators. Investors are now looking ahead to the July Politburo meeting for potential economic support measures. The People's Bank of China is also expected to maintain the current loan prime rate. Notable stock losses included Huafon Microfibre (-5%), Hebei Changshan (-12%), and Rongfa Nuclear (-6%)."
datetime: "2025-06-19T02:02:32.000Z"
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# China Stocks Dip on Geopolitical Tensions, Policy Uncertainty

The Shanghai Composite fell 0.2% toward 3,380 while the Shenzhen Component lost 0.1% to 10,165 on Thursday, erasing gains from the previous session as escalating geopolitical tensions weighed on global sentiment.

Markets were rattled by reports that US officials are preparing for a possible strike on Iran, which could happen over the weekend.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also warned of “irreparable damage” to the US if it intervenes in the Israel-Iran conflict.

Domestically, investor sentiment was further dampened by a lack of fresh policy signals from top regulators speaking at the Lujiazui Forum.

Markets now turn their focus to the upcoming July Politburo meeting for stronger economic support measures.

Meanwhile, the People’s Bank of China is set to announce its latest loan prime rate decision later this week, with expectations for no change.

Among individual stocks, notable losses included Huafon Microfibre (-5%), Hebei Changshan (-12%), and Rongfa Nuclear (-6%).

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