The Hong Kong stock market is witnessing a sharp sell-off, with the Hang Seng Index plunging by 11%, marking its steepest one-day fall since the 2008 global financial crisis. The Hang Seng Tech Index has dropped over 15%, as major Chinese tech stocks face intense pressure — Li Auto and Xiaomi have both fallen more than 15%, while Alibaba has slumped over 16%.
China’s stock futures are also in freefall. The CSI 300 Index futures, representing the country’s major stocks, are down more than 7%. The SSE 50 Index futures, which track China’s top 50 blue-chip companies, have dropped nearly 6%. Meanwhile, the broader CSI 500 and CSI 1000 futures, reflecting mid- and small-cap stocks, have seen even steeper declines — down over 8% and 9%, respectively.
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The Chinese Vice Commerce Minister told American companies that the Commerce Ministry will continue to protect foreign businesses in China, including U.S. companies.
