The ChiNext Index spearheaded the morning gains, as AI hardware stocks saw another significant surge, with several stocks achieving all-time highs. The robotics and innovative pharmaceuticals sectors also exhibited robust performance, joining the CPO and PCB sectors among the top gainers. Conversely, the insurance and real estate sectors experienced declines. Trading volume across both markets contracted to 898.8 billion yuan, with more than 2,900 stocks posting gains market-wide.