Markets rose in morning trade. At midday, Shanghai Composite +0.49%, Shenzhen
Composite Index +1.31%, ChiNext +1.75%. CRO stocks led gains with Baihua
Pharmaceuticals posting a fourth consecutive daily limit-up. PCB names saw
multiple limit-ups, including Jingwang Electronics and Hongban Technology.
Rare-earth permanent-magnet names were active, with China Rare Earth hitting the
daily limit. CPO, minor metals, components and electronic chemicals
outperformed. Digital currency, grain, property, coal and gaming sectors lagged.
About 3,000 stocks declined and half-day turnover exceeded 1.6 trillion yuan.