Market Updates
China Stocks Faced Headwinds as Caution Returned Ahead of Quarterly Results
Li Chen
16 Jan, 2026
Hong Kong
Stocks in China struggled to stay above the flatline amid rising geopolitical tensions and unresolved trade friction.
The Hang Seng Index decreased 0.3%, and the CSI 300 Index eased 0.2% as investors debated the domestic economic outlook and pace of technological developments.
Crude oil prices eased after Middle East nations urged the U.S. president not to attack Iran, as student protests spread to several cities beyond Tehran.
The surge in China's exports in 2025, despite the fall in shipments to the U.S., highlighted the resilience of the Chinese economy in the face of U.S. tariffs.
The historic trade surplus and rising shipments to the European Union, Africa, and Southeast Asian nations underscored the growing leverage of Beijing in its rivalry with the U.S.
China Indexes and Stocks
The Hang Seng Index decreased 0.3% to 26,851.69, and the mainland-focused CSI 300 Index declined 0.2% to 4,744.25.
Artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks advanced after Taiwan Semiconductor signaled solid demand for its advanced manufacturing capabilities, reassuring investors about the sustainability of data center spending.
SMIC added 1.3% to HK $78.35, Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd. added 1.7% to HK $101.20, and CATL inched lower 0.5% to HK $485.20.
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