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Volatile AI Stocks and Diplomatic Impasse In Middle East Dragged Down China's Indexes
Li Chen
11 Aug, 2026
Hong Kong
China's benchmark indexes struggled to advance amid a diplomatic impasse in the Middle East and renewed selling in AI-related stocks.
The Hang Seng Index decreased 0.5%, and the mainland-focused CSI 300 Index edged up 0.2% as investors debated the sustainability of the latest market rally.
The Brent crude oil price per barrel increased 0.1% to $87.75 after the U.S. and Iran demanded compensation for damages and loss of life, lowering the prospects of a near-term easing of tensions between the two warring nations.
Moreover, investors rotated into defensive stocks amid increasing volatility in the AI trade and dampening global sentiment toward semiconductor stocks.
The latest two inflation reports supported that case for additional stimulus from policymakers, after July's inflation eased amid domestic demand weakness despite resilient exports and factor activities.
China Indexes and Stocks
The Hang Seng Index decreased 0.5% to 25,807.86, and the mainland-focused CSI 300 Index increased 0.2% to 4,711.42.
Semiconductor-related stocks led decliners in Shanghai and Hong Kong as investors reassessed valuations, but they managed to rebound in the afternoon session.
Zhongji Innolinght increased 2.5% to ¥876.98, Eoptolink Technology gained 4.1% to ¥415.98, and GigaDevice Semiconductor edged up 1.6% to ¥409.59.
Cambricon Technologies fell 1.3% to ¥1,109.99, while Hygon Information Technology dropped slightly to ¥290.38.
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