# US-China

Beijing’s Silicon Bet: STAR 50 Surges as Investors Pivot to Self-Reliance

China's tech-focused STAR 50 Index soared over 8% as domestic chipmakers like Cambricon and Haiguang hit record highs. The rally, supported by massive trading volume, signals a strategic market shift toward 'hard tech' and self-reliance in the face of international trade pressures.