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China Overhauls Stock Trading Rules to Boost Efficiency, Curb Speculation

Published: Jul. 6, 2026  12:34 p.m.  GMT+8
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A bull statue sits outside the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Photo: VCG
A bull statue sits outside the Shanghai Stock Exchange. Photo: VCG

China’s stock exchanges implemented new trading rules Monday to improve pricing efficiency, accelerate the exit of poorly performing companies and expand after-hours trading to help institutions manage portfolio adjustments.

A key measure has doubled the daily price limit for risk-warned shares — designated as ST or *ST — to 10% from 5%. Meanwhile, the abnormal price fluctuation threshold for these shares over three consecutive trading days has risen to 20%, aligning with standard main-board equities.

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