China A-shares Fujian sector strengthened; Fujian Cement hit the daily limit-up. Haixia Innovation and Pingtan Development rose over 4%; Xuerun Group, Zhangzhou Development and Longzhu Technology also gained.

A-share media sector extended gains; New Classic and Ciwen Media hit the daily limit, China Broadcasting Network rose about 9%, and Guomai Culture, Huazhi Digital Media, Zhongyuan Media and Shanghai Film also advanced.

Shanghai and Shenzhen trading turnover totaled RMB 1.538 trillion on Oct. 12, down RMB 362.72 billion from the previous session. Shanghai turnover was RMB 714.91 billion (prior: RMB 888.56 billion), trading volume 461 million lots (prior: 535 million). Shenzhen turnover was RMB 822.92 billion (prior: RMB 1,011.99 billion), trading volume 536 million lots (prior: 633 million). Zhongji Xuchuang led stocks by turnover at RMB 15.62 billion, followed by CATL RMB 12.58 billion, Xinyisheng RMB 12.55 billion, Changxin Technology RMB 10.98 billion and Dongshan Precision RMB 10.09 billion.