The Shanghai Composite rose 0.4% to 4,197 on Monday, its highest level since July 2025, while the Shenzhen Component gained 0.8% to a fresh five-year high of 15,680, buoyed by strong trade data and anticipation ahead of a meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
Exports surged 14.1% yoy to a record USD 359.44 billion in April 2026, well above expectations of a 7.9% rise and up from March's 2.5% gain, driven by AI-related global investment demand.
Imports climbed 25.3% to an all-time high of USD 274.62 billion.
Meanwhile, annual CPI came in above expectations at 1.2% in April, while PPI marked its second straight month of increase at 2.8%.
Markets are now focused on the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing, where discussions are expected to cover the Middle East conflict, Taiwan, and potential renewed trade talks.
Standout performers included Hygon Information Technology (4.4%), Luxshare Precision Industry (9.6%), NAURA Technology (4.3%), and Sungrow Power Supply (2.3%).

Sumber : Trading Economics