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Xi Launches Shanghai’s Star Market, 15.5T Yuan Tech Hub

7/11/2026

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President Xi Jinping unveiled the Star Market, a tech board on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, in 2018.
The Sci-Tech Innovation Board focuses on AI, robotics and semiconductor breakthroughs and holds 15.5 trillion yuan (US$2.3 trillion) in market capitalisation.
Listed firms include Cambricon Technologies, Moore Threads Technology and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC).
Trading began on July 22 2019 with 25 debutants such as Suzhou HYC Technology and Raytron Technology.

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President Xi Jinping unveiled the Star Market, a tech board on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, in 2018.
The Sci-Tech Innovation Board focuses on AI, robotics and semiconductor breakthroughs and holds 15.5 trillion yuan (US$2.3 trillion) in market capitalisation.
Listed firms include Cambricon Technologies, Moore Threads Technology and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC).
Trading began on July 22 2019 with 25 debutants such as Suzhou HYC Technology and Raytron Technology.