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Mainland Chinese stocks soared to two-year highs on Tuesday, propelled by strong government stimulus. Upon reopening after a week-long break, mainland markets saw a $600 billion surge in market value within minutes of trading. Semiconductor and construction stocks led the rally, with the CSI300 blue-chip index jumping 10% at the open and closing 6% higher by midday. The Shanghai Composite also hit its highest level since December 2021, up 5%.
In contrast, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index dropped 6.8%, as investors took profits following recent gains. Analysts noted that some mainland market performances fell short of expectations, tempering sentiment in Hong Kong.
China's stimulus measures, including aggressive fiscal policies, are driving the current rally. BOC International recommends tech and construction stocks as prime long-term investments, indicating that risks of further economic slowdown have been reduced. However, some analysts warn of a potential correction due to profit-taking.
The semiconductor sector in China saw particularly strong gains, with the CSI all-share semiconductor index up 16%, while construction stocks rose 5.1%. Despite mainland gains, Hong Kong's property developer index fell by 11%, signaling potential technical selling pressures.
Economic officials in Beijing reiterated their confidence in achieving full-year growth targets, announcing plans for significant budget spending to boost growth. Investors remain optimistic, though caution is advised as China’s MSCI EM Index weighting has significantly increased.
