# Chinese markets lose trillions as AI race with US takes its toll

https://mins.news/en/item/116822

- The Guardian, 2026-10-27 04:42 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/27/chinese-markets-lose-trillions-ai-race-beijing

> China’s stock market has shed $2.4tn since May as investors question whether Beijing’s AI boom can last. The STAR 50 Index has fallen 40% since June, while other major-company indexes are down about 20%. Weak profits, domestic demand and the prospect of wider US restrictions on Chinese technology are adding to the sell-off.

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