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Shanghai Composite rose 0.36% at mid-session after a volatile morning; Shenzhen Composite Index was up 0.05%, ChiNext down 0.15%, Beijing 50 down 0.51% and STAR 50 down 0.42%. Turnover across Shanghai and Shenzhen reached CNY1.26trln, up CNY12.2bln versus the prior session. Market breadth was positive with over 3,400 stocks advancing as sector leadership rotated quickly. Planting and forestry stocks extended gains—Yasheng Group posted a fourth straight daily limit-up, Dunhuang Seed has five limit-ups in eight sessions and Sukeng Agricultural Development hit the limit. Fertilizer names surged, with Lutianhua, Chuanfa Longmang, Kingenta, Chitianhua and Luhua Technology making limit-up moves. Sugar-substitute plays including COFCO Technology, Hongmian and Huakang advanced. Cultural media extended multi-day rallies—Longban Media on a seventh straight limit-up, China Publishing three days, Reader Media two. Liquid-cooled server names underperformed, weighing on Zhongshi Technology and Jinfu Technology.