Shenzhen Index Plunges 3.77% as Chinese Equities Face Broad Sell-off
Key Facts
The Chinese Shenzhen Index plunged 3.77% to close at 10,960.48 points on November 13, 2026. Business Upturn reported that the index reversed from its session highs to finish near its daily low, while the SSE Composite Index in Shanghai fell 1.36% to close at 3,630.41 points.
The sell-off follows market concerns over potential stricter U.S. chip export controls affecting Chinese AI and technology sectors. This downward pressure coincides with recent economic data from November 10, 2026, which showed exports growing by 35.2% and a trade balance of $105.28 billion, both trailing behind earlier forecasts.
Investors are looking ahead to November 16, 2026, when China is scheduled to release high-impact economic indicators including retail sales, industrial production, and the national unemployment rate.