# Market Polarization

China’s Silicon Surge: AI and Hardware Frenzy Lift Tech Indexes to Historic Mid-Year Highs

China’s tech-heavy STAR 50 and ChiNext indexes reached historic highs at the 2026 mid-year close, propelled by a massive rally in AI, chips, and robotics. While the technology sector has seen explosive growth, the broader market remains deeply polarized, with traditional consumer sectors continuing to struggle.