On January 12, 2026, the main contract for the CSI 300 stock index futures (IF) rose by 0.72%, the main contract for the SSE 50 stock index futures (IH) increased by 0.29%, the main contract for the CSI 500 stock index futures (IC) climbed 2.89%, and the main contract for the CSI 1000 stock index futures (IM) jumped 3.75%.

The market strengthened throughout the day with significant volatility, as all three major indices surged more than 1%, while the Beijing Stock Exchange 50 Index soared over 5%. Sector-wise, AI application concepts exploded, with stocks like Fushi Holdings and Tuoersi hitting the daily limit-up, and BlueFocus reaching a 20% limit-up to set a new historical high. The commercial aerospace sector continued its upward trend, with nearly 50 stocks, including Xingtu Mapping and Guobo Electronics, rising by the daily limit. The controllable nuclear fusion sector saw a notable afternoon rally, with Snowman Group achieving three limit-up sessions in four days. On the downside, the insurance sector weakened persistently in the afternoon, with China Pacific Insurance leading the declines. The real estate sector was largely in negative territory, with Sanxiang Impression among the top losers. Overall, the market displayed a broad-based rally, with over 4,100 stocks advancing across the two exchanges. At the close, the Shanghai Composite Index stood at 4,165.29 points, up 1.09%; the Shenzhen Component Index was at 14,366.91 points, rising 1.75%; and the ChiNext Index reached 3,388.34 points, gaining 1.82%. In terms of top performers, Sora concept stocks, AI training data, and ZhiPu AI sectors led the gains, while insurance, oil and gas extraction services, and Qinghai-related stocks were among the biggest decliners.