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China’s Crude Output Turns Up as Power Generation Accelerates, NBS Data Shows
China’s above‑scale industrial crude oil output returned to growth in January–February 2026, rising 1.9% year‑on‑year to 35.73 million tonnes, while refinery throughput and electricity generation accelerated. Coal production’s decline narrowed and natural gas output grew modestly, signalling energy supply stabilisation even as renewables’ growth rates cooled.
A‑Shares Open Lower as Oil and Coal Stocks Jump on Rising Energy Risk
China’s main stock indices opened lower on Friday while energy and coal sectors outperformed, buoyed by rising oil risk and domestic energy‑security considerations. Wind and gaming pockets showed early strength, whereas precious‑metals names retreated and highly volatile small caps continued multi‑day rallies.
Shanghai Ends Mildly Lower as Renewables and Chemicals Rally Amid Narrow Market Breadth
China’s stock market finished slightly lower as narrower liquidity and risk aversion weighed on broad indices. Renewables and chemicals led gains in a concentrated rotation, while coal rallied and military and gas-turbine names retreated. The session underscores a market driven by sector-specific narratives rather than broad-based confidence, leaving future direction dependent on liquidity and policy signals.
China Midday: A‑Shares Slip as Liquidity Evaporates — Defence Stocks Buck the Downturn
China’s stock market weakened at mid‑day on March 4 as the Shanghai Composite fell over 1% and trading volume contracted sharply. Defence and a few energy and equipment niches outperformed, while shipping and coal stocks led the declines, highlighting a narrow, liquidity‑driven market downturn.
Hong Kong Market Pauses as Tech Slips and Cyclicals Rally
Hong Kong's Hang Seng closed essentially flat while the Hang Seng Tech index slid nearly 1.8%, led by declines in semiconductor and internet stocks. Gains in coal and property stocks offset tech losses, signalling a rotation from growth to cyclical assets amid profit-taking and shifting sentiment. The split market reaction highlights investor sensitivity to global tech demand and domestic policy signals for property, suggesting continued volatility ahead.
Chinese Tech Board Slides as Coal, Space‑Solar and Property Stocks Rally in Mid‑Session Rotation
China’s growth‑oriented ChiNext fell 1.74% at the mid‑day break as heavy trading and rapid sector rotation produced sharp divergences. Coal, space photovoltaic, aviation, real‑estate and hydrogen concepts surged in pockets while precious metals and AI application stocks sold off, leaving market breadth weak despite elevated turnover of RMB 1.62 trillion.
Mixed A‑share Session Sees Coal and Solar Surge as Tech Pulls Back; Shanghai Index Reclaims 4,100
Mainland Chinese equities were mixed on Feb. 4 as the Shanghai Composite reclaimed 4,100 points while technology sectors retreated. Coal and photovoltaic-related stocks led gains, reflecting a rotation into cyclical and energy themes amid subdued overall turnover and elevated stock‑level volatility.
China’s December Energy Snapshot: Coal Eases While Gas and Refining Tick Up
China’s December 2025 energy data showed a small decline in coal production, stable crude output, faster refinery throughput, steady growth in natural gas production, and marginally higher power generation. The composition of power output—declining thermal generation alongside rising but decelerating renewables—highlights both seasonal effects and ongoing grid integration challenges.