China A-shares closed higher. Shanghai Composite rose 0.97%; Shenzhen Composite
up 0.65%; ChiNext Index gained 0.80%. Shenzhen Composite and ChiNext trimmed
morning gains but strengthened after midday. Combined turnover on Shanghai and
Shenzhen exceeded CNY2 trillion; more than 4,500 stocks advanced. Innovative
drug names led gains, with CROs rallying; property stocks jumped in the
afternoon. Humanoid-robot and film & media sectors were active; precious metals
underperformed.