Shanghai Composite rose 0.16% at midday; Shenzhen Composite fell 0.25% and the
ChiNext Index slipped 0.47%. Lab-grown diamond names led gains—Huanghe Whirlwind
and peers hit daily limits. Network security stocks were active; Zhongxin Saike
recorded a third consecutive daily limit-up. CRO sector advanced, with Wanbang
Pharma at the daily limit. MLCC, consumer electronics, minor metals, passenger
vehicle and semiconductor sectors outperformed, while grain, defense/military,
coal and education underperformed. Roughly 3,600 stocks were higher and half-day
Turnover exceeded 1.1 trillion yuan.
