China's stock markets have experienced fluctuating performance over recent days, with notable activity in both Hong Kong and mainland exchanges. The Hang Seng Index showed mixed results, opening down 0.45% on August 8 before closing with a 0.89% decline, accompanied by a 1.56% drop in the Hang Seng Tech Index. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) shares fell over 7% during this period. Conversely, by August 11, the Hang Seng Index rebounded slightly, closing up 0.19%, although the Tech Index remained nearly flat with a 0.01% decline. Mainland Chinese markets saw gains, with the Shanghai Composite and Shenzhen Component indices turning positive on August 8 and continuing to rise through August 11, where the Shanghai Composite closed up 0.34%, Shenzhen Component up 1.46%, and the ChiNext Index up 1.96%. Sector-themed ETFs focusing on A-shares have experienced accelerating inflows since July, and active equity fund issuance has rebounded, signaling increased institutional interest. Bank stocks rallied, with the Agricultural Bank of China climbing over 1% intraday to reach a new historic high. Additionally, FTSE China A50 Index futures rose over 1%. Major Chinese public funds have joined a wave of self-purchasing, indicating confidence in the country's equity market amid intensified trading activity and capital inflows reinforcing a positive cycle for Chinese assets.
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