China Stocks Struggle as Iran War Weighs

2026-03-13 02:38 By Jam Kaimo Samonte 1 min. read

The Shanghai Composite fell 0.8% to close at 4,096 while the Shenzhen Component lost 0.65% to 14,281 on Friday, with mainland stocks struggling for traction amid uncertainties from the Iran war, which dampened risk sentiment.

Defiant rhetoric from leaders in Tehran and Washington indicated that the conflict remains far from de-escalation after nearly two weeks of fighting.

Oil prices also surged after Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, pledged to keep the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed while Tehran intensified attacks on regional oil and transport facilities, raising inflation concerns.

Still, Chinese stocks held up relatively well, supported by Beijing’s efforts to shield the economy from oil supply shocks through years of investments in renewables and strategic oil reserves.

Notable losses were seen from Huagong Tech (-7.2%), China Energy Engineering (-1.6%), Zijin Mining (-2.7%), Beijing Teamsun (-10%) and Talkweb Information (-7.1%).



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