China Stocks Slip on Measured Policy Support

2025-12-09 03:18 By Jam Kaimo Samonte 1 min. read

The Shanghai Composite fell 0.37% to close at 3,910 while the Shenzhen Component lost 0.39% to 13,277 on Tuesday, reversing gains from the previous session as China’s Politburo emphasized boosting domestic demand in 2026 but signaled a measured approach to stimulus, disappointing investors.

Authorities are balancing calls for looser fiscal and monetary policy with the need to manage financial risks.

Investors now look ahead to the upcoming Central Economic Work Conference where policymakers are set to outline growth targets and policy plans for next year.

Notable decliners included Zhejiang Sanhua (-1.8%), East Money Information (-1.5%), Contemporary Amperex (-1.3%), Zijin Mining (-3.5%) and Kweichow Moutai (-1.2%).

Separately, US President Donald Trump approved a deal allowing Nvidia to resume shipments of its H200 AI chips to China.

Trump added that Chinese President Xi Jinping "responded positively" to the proposal.



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