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China and Hong Kong Indexes Advance and Overlook Fresh U.S. Tariffs

Li Chen
27 Mar, 2025
Hong Kong

    Stock market indexes in China and Hong Kong advanced despite the U.S. announcing tariffs on automobile products. 

    The Hang Seng index advanced 1% and the mainland-focused CSI 300 index gained 0.4%, as investors looked at the new U.S. tariffs. 

    The Trump administration announced 25% tariffs on automobiles and automobile products from all countries. 

    Shipments from Mexico, Canada, and the European Union are likely to be impacted most negatively. 

    Electric vehicle makers advanced because most Chinese companies have little exposure to the U.S. market. 

     

    China Indexes and Stocks

    The Hang Seng index jumped 1% to 23,729.33, and the mainland-focused CSI 300 index advanced 0.4% to 3,935.86.

    BYD gained 2% to HK $406.60, Li Auto advanced HK $103.90, Xpeng decreased 1.5% to HK $80.05, and NIO dropped 4.3% to HK $32.65.

    Three new companies were listed on the stock exchange in China. 

    Soft International Group, the maker of personal hygiene disposable products, advanced 25% to HK$0.62 after the company listed its stock on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. 

    Zhejiang Huaye Plastics Machinery, a maker of high-speed resistant industrial components, jumped more than 180% to 58.04 yuan in Shenzhen trading.  

    Zhejiang Huayuan Auto Technology, the maker of automotive components, jumped five-fold to 25.86 yuan in Shenzhen trading. 

     

     

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