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Chinese markets lose trillions as race for AI supremacy with US takes its toll

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Briefings

Recent months saw China's stock markets lose trillions of dollars as Beijing races against the US for AI dominance. The STAR 50 Index dropped 40% since June, while major company indexes fell approximately 20% over the same period. This decline reflects growing anxiety about the sustainability of China's AI boom due to perceived threats from Western nations.

Key points

• The STAR 50 Index, tracking technology and innovation companies on the Shanghai stock exchange, plunged 40% since June.
• Other indexes of major companies dropped by about 20% over the same time period.

Context

China's stock markets have lost trillions of dollars amid increasing anxiety about the future of artificial intelligence as Beijing races against the United States for dominance in the sector.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the period from June to October 2026. Specific causes for the market decline are not identified, and the extent of the US influence remains unverified.

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