Beijing moves to steady A-share market after sharp tech sell-off

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-10-12 · by Peggy Ye

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The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) chair Wu Qing convened a meeting with executives from listed companies and financial institutions on Saturday in Beijing to address concerns about market conditions following a significant third-quarter decline. The CSI 300 Index dropped by 12% during this period, with the tech-heavy Star Market 50 index experiencing an even more severe 31% decrease.
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Beijing convened a meeting on September 9, 2023, organized by The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and chaired by its chairman Wu Qing, to address sharp market declines affecting Chinese stocks, particularly in the tech sector. The meeting brought together executives from listed companies and experts from securities firms and fund managers in an effort to stabilize the A-share market. This came after a significant third-quarter decline of 12% for China’s CSI 300 Index, with the tech-heavy Star Market 50 index dropping by a staggering 31%, reflecting investor concerns about China's economic outlook and regulatory environment.

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CSRC ORG · 3× Beijing GPE · 2× Wu Qing PERSON · 2× China GPE · 1× The China Securities Regulatory Commission ORG · 1×

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China’s CSI 300 Index fell 12 per cent in the third quarter, weighed down by a 31 per cent slump in the tech-heavy Star Market 50 index.
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Beijing moves to steady A-share market after sharp tech sell-off CSRC chair Wu Qing convenes meeting with listed firms and financial institutions after a sharp third-quarter market decline The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) brought together executives from listed companies and experts from securities firms and fund managers at a meeting in Beijing on Saturday to “discuss the country’s capital markets and financial conditions”, according to an online statement. The meeting was chaired by CSRC chairman Wu Qing, who sought views and suggestions on the current market environment. uncertain
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It came amid a sharp market correction. asserted
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China’s CSI 300 Index fell 12 per cent in the third quarter, weighed down by a 31 per cent slump in the tech-heavy Star Market 50 index. asserted
Index → fall → index
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