Market Updates
China Seeks Wider Use of Yuan In International Transactions
Li Chen
18 Jun, 2026
Hong Kong
China's indexes diverged in Thursday's trading, and investors held out for possible actions from policymakers following mixed economic updates.
The Hang Seng Index decreased 1.7%, and the mainland-focused CSI 300 Index inched higher by 0.1% amid hopes of stronger actions to revive the residential market.
At an annual gathering of policymakers and central bankers, the Luziazui Forum, held in Shanghai and organized by the central bank, China's second in command announced new efforts to take the yuan global.
The People's Republic of China signaled that in the future, policymakers are more likely to use overnight call rates as a benchmark, aligning the central bank's monetary policy framework more closely with peers.
Vice Premier He Lifeng said that Beijing plans to introduce anti-sanctions measures to counter foreign restrictions and accelerate the acceptance of yuan in international trade.
China Indexes and Stocks
The Hang Seng Index decreased 1.70% to 23,900.01, and the mainland-focused CSI 300 Index added 0.1% to 4,937.53.
AI- and semiconductor-related stocks diverged in Hong Kong and mainland trading as investors preferred to increase exposure to likely leaders in the future.
Hygon Technology, Victory Giant, and NAURA Technology gained between 0.1% and 0.3%, but Zhongji Innolight and Eoptolink Technology fell about 0.8%.
BYD decreased 0.5%, Xpeng dropped 3.3%, and Li Auto declined 2.9%.
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