On August 8, the Shanghai Composite Index hit a new high during the session, stabilizing above 3,600 points. The three major stock indices briefly turned positive across the board. By the close, the A-share indices saw slight adjustments: the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.12% to 3,635.13 points, the Shenzhen Component Index dropped 0.26%, and the ChiNext Index declined 0.38%. The Beijing Stock Exchange 50 fell 1.22%, the STAR Market 50 dropped 1.39%, the Wind All A Index decreased by 0.22%, and the Wind A500 Index dipped 0.25%.

The total trading volume in the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets reached 1.74 trillion yuan for the day, shrinking by 116.2 billion yuan compared to the previous session. Market activity appeared fragmented, with more stocks declining than rising—nearly 2,800 stocks fell across the board. However, over 2,400 stocks still advanced, with more than 70 hitting the daily limit-up.

Super Hydropower Stocks Surge

By the close, sector performance was mixed. Cement and building materials, transportation equipment, wind power equipment, construction machinery, and gas sectors led gains, while software development, semiconductors, internet services, education, and motor sectors lagged.

On August 8, super hydropower concept stocks remained active, with companies like Design Institute Group, Shenzhen Water Planning & Design Institute, Tibet Tianlu, Dongfang Electric, and China Railway Construction Heavy Industry posting gains.

Xinjiang-Tibet Railway Company Established with 95 Billion Yuan Capital

Multiple Xinjiang Stocks Hit Limit-Up

A-shares of Xinjiang-based companies continued to rally, with Western Region Tourism surging by the 20% daily limit. Over a dozen stocks, including Bayi Iron & Steel, Tianshan Cement, Xinjiang Communications Construction, Hongtong Gas, Tianshun Supply Chain, and Beixin Road & Bridge, also hit limit-up.

According to business registration data, the Xinjiang-Tibet Railway Company was recently established with a registered capital of 95 billion yuan. The company is wholly owned by China State Railway Group.

Gold Prices Break $3,500

Gold Stocks Rally as Exchange Issues Urgent Notice

By 15:10, international gold prices continued climbing, with COMEX gold briefly reclaiming the $3,500 level and London spot gold surpassing $3,409.

Cuihua Jewelry surged to limit-up, followed by CMOC, Leysen Jewelry, Hengxing Technology, Western Gold, Zhuye Group, and Chifeng Gold.

On August 8, the Shanghai Gold Exchange issued a notice warning of increased market volatility due to unstable factors. It urged members to strengthen risk management and advised investors to maintain prudent positions and rational decision-making.

Shanghai Composite Index

The **Shanghai Composite Index (SSE Composite Index)** is a stock market index that tracks the performance of all listed stocks (A-shares and B-shares) on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE). Launched in 1991, it is one of China’s most important financial benchmarks, reflecting the health of the country’s economy and investor sentiment. The index has experienced significant volatility over the years, influenced by China’s economic reforms, global market trends, and government policies.

Shenzhen Component Index

The **Shenzhen Component Index** is a stock market index that tracks the performance of major A-share stocks listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE). Established in 1995, it includes 500 leading companies, reflecting the growth of China’s innovative and high-tech sectors. The index plays a key role in gauging the health of Shenzhen’s dynamic economy, which is a hub for technology and manufacturing.

ChiNext Index

The **ChiNext Index** is a stock index launched by the **Shenzhen Stock Exchange** in **China** in **2010**, designed to track the performance of innovative and high-growth companies, particularly in sectors like technology, healthcare, and green energy. Often referred to as China’s equivalent of the **NASDAQ**, it supports emerging enterprises by providing a platform for fundraising and reflects the growth of China’s entrepreneurial economy. The index has become a key indicator of China’s dynamic startup and innovation landscape.

Beijing Stock Exchange 50

The Beijing Stock Exchange 50 (BSE 50) is a stock index representing the performance of the 50 most prominent and liquid companies listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE), which was relaunched in 2021 to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and innovation-driven firms in China. The index serves as a key benchmark for the exchange, reflecting China’s efforts to diversify its capital markets beyond Shanghai and Shenzhen. Its creation aligns with Beijing’s strategy to strengthen the national financial system and promote technological and economic growth.

STAR Market 50

STAR Market 50 is a modern supermarket chain in China, known for its integration of advanced retail technology and fresh produce. It was launched by Alibaba’s Hema (Freshippo) brand as part of its innovative “New Retail” strategy, blending online and offline shopping experiences. The store emphasizes convenience, offering app-based payments, fast delivery, and a tech-driven shopping environment.

Wind All A Index

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Wind A500 Index

The **Wind A500 Index** is a Chinese stock market index compiled by Wind Information (Wind), a leading financial data provider in China. It tracks the performance of the 500 largest and most liquid A-share stocks listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges, serving as a benchmark for the broader Chinese equity market. Introduced to reflect the overall health of China’s domestic market, it is widely used by investors and analysts for portfolio tracking and performance evaluation.

Xinjiang-Tibet Railway Company

The Xinjiang-Tibet Railway Company is responsible for managing and operating railway infrastructure in China’s Xinjiang and Tibet regions, including the challenging Xinjiang-Tibet Railway. This railway, part of China’s strategic development of western regions, connects Xinjiang’s Hotan to Tibet’s Lhasa, traversing high-altitude terrain like the Kunlun Mountains. The project aims to boost regional connectivity, economic growth, and ethnic integration, though it has also raised environmental and geopolitical concerns.