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China's Indexes Delivered Mixed Performance In May

Li Chen
29 May, 2026
Hong Kong

    China's benchmark indexes delivered mixed performance after a week of trading, amid lingering Middle East tensions. 

    The Hang Seng Index advanced more than 1%, and the mainland-focused CSI 300 Index edged up a fraction. 

    After a week of choppy trading, the Hang Seng index decreased 1.3%, and the CSI 300 Index edged up 0.9%. 

    The Hang Seng Index fell 3.1% in May, while the mainland-focused index rose 2.2%. 

    China's stocks are attracting investor attention from around the world, participating in a market rally driven by electric vehicle makers, semiconductor chip developers, AI technology and product makers, renewable energy-focused companies, and rare earth and precious metals miners. 

    Despite the recent run-up in China-based stocks, investors have been cautious about increasing exposure to Chinese companies amid low margins, intense competition, and poor visibility of future profits. 

     

    China Indexes and Stocks 

    The Hang Seng Index increased 1.1% to 25,283.98, and the mainland-focused CSI 300 Index edged up 0.1% to 4,917.02. 

    SMIC declined 2%, Hua Hong Semiconductor decreased 3%, Xiaomi Corp. dropped 2%, and BYD advanced 2%. 

    BYD jumped as much as 4% after the company announced a series of technology breakthroughs, including China's first automotive-grade 4-nanometer chip design for autonomous driving systems.

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