On August 25, 2026, the A-share market got off to a sluggish start, with all three of its main indices opening in the red. The Shanghai Composite Index slipped by 0.48%, landing at 3,863.37 points, while the Shenzhen Component Index saw a 0.80% drop. The ChiNext Index wasn't spared either, declining by 0.84%. In sector-specific news, the semiconductor, electronic chemicals, and CPO sectors continued their downward trajectory.