China shares drop to a one-week low as AI valuation fears drag tech stocks
Chinese equities extended an Asia tech-led selloff as investors reassessed AI-related valuations. The CSI300 hit a one-week low, while STAR 50, the CSI AI index, and semiconductors fell sharply, reflecting concerns that heavy AI infrastructure spending and rising domestic chip capacity could compress margins. Reports of progress in domestic lithography equipment added to competitiveness fears, keeping regional chip sentiment fragile.
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Chinese equities fell sharply, with the CSI300 down 2.3% at the midday break to its lowest level since July 21 and the Shanghai Composite off 1% at 3,820.52. Technology and semiconductor shares led the selloff, with the STAR 50 Index down 4%, the CSI AI Index sliding 5.1% and the semiconductor index falling 3.7%. The pullback came as investors reassessed elevated AI-related valuations and broader spending pressures.