As of the midday trading break on July 21, 2026, the three major A-share indices posted a collective upswing. The Shanghai Composite Index climbed 0.62%, while the Shenzhen Component Index surged 3.41%, and the ChiNext Index soared by 5.2%. Chip stocks were the standout performers, with several companies, including NAURA Technology Group and—if the translation is correct—Kingsemi Co., Ltd. (formerly identified as Shenyang Xinyuan Microelectronics Equipment Co., Ltd.), along with GalaxyCore Inc., hitting their daily price limits. Additionally, shares of Puya Semiconductor (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment Inc. experienced gains exceeding 10%. In contrast, oil, gas, and power sector stocks faced significant declines, with Tongyuan Petroleum plummeting over 8% and Mingxing Power falling more than 6%.
