China A-share cinema/theatre sector spiked intraday; Aofei Entertainment hit limit-up. Baina Qiancheng, Huazhi Digital Media, Huanrui Century, Jiecheng Co. and Zhongguang Tianze also rose.

At a press briefing today unveiling the Archaeological Work 15th Five-Year Plan, China's National Cultural Heritage Administration said the plan will stress innovation and continue a nationwide archaeology talent revitalization program and a special scheme for urgently needed high‑level archaeology talent. It will expand training for new hires and excavation project leaders, refine field‑archaeology teaching and evaluation standards, and strengthen the archaeology talent base.

This morning the PBOC and CSRC held talks with brokerages and fund managers. Participants said the PBOC will launch the third tender of its securities–funds–insurers swap facility tomorrow. More than 30 institutions have applied, indicating strong demand. Attendees said the swap facility is a useful tool to support the capital market; brokerages and funds intend to use the facility actively and, if allocations succeed, will promptly channel the incremental funds into the capital market.