CSI 300 index futures (IF) most-active contract fell 0.53%; SSE 50 index futures (IH) fell 0.33%; CSI 500 index futures (IC) fell 0.50%; CSI 1000 index futures (IM) fell 0.45%.

Sources say German, French and UK officials, working with Kyiv, are preparing plans to press for Russia-Ukraine negotiations, arguing shifting battlefield dynamics have strengthened Zelensky's bargaining position. Officials say they are exploring talks involving both sides as U.S.-led diplomacy stalls and Russian forces suffer rising battlefield casualties; increasingly effective Ukrainian deep strikes by drones and signs of dissent among Moscow elites are adding pressure on the Kremlin. Allies hope talks now could avert another winter, but sources stress the decision rests with Zelensky. Starmer is due to consult with Merz and Macron in coming days.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said he hopes the United States and Israel will invest on equal terms and share investment returns.