China Stocks Fall on Weak Global Sentiment

2026-02-13 02:53 By Jam Kaimo Samonte 1 min. read

The Shanghai Composite slipped 0.3% to around 4,120, while the Shenzhen Component declined 0.6% to 14,200 on Friday, reversing gains from the previous session as a global stock selloff pressured local markets.

Investor sentiment was weighed down by concerns over AI’s impact on sectors such as logistics, commercial real estate, and finance.

Tech stocks led losses in China, with Suzhou TFC down 5%, BlueFocus Intelligent off 2.1%, and Beijing Jetsen Technology plunging 11%.

Mining stocks also fell on weaker metals prices, including Zijin Mining (-3%) and China Northern Rare Earth (-3.3%).

On the policy front, Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday called for a comprehensive push in technological innovation and AI applications, urging breakthroughs across the AI industry chain to unlock sector potential.

On the economic side, new home prices in China fell at their fastest pace in seven months in January, reflecting a deepening property sector crisis.



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