China's main stock market index, the SHANGHAI, fell to 3898 points on December 2, 2025, losing 0.42% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 1.98%, though it remains 15.36% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from China. China Shanghai Composite Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

Prices for China Stock Market Index (CH50) including live quotes, historical charts and news. China Stock Market Index (CH50) was last updated by Trading Economics this December 2 of 2025.

Stock market index in China, September, 2025 The most recent value is 103.92 points as of September 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 100.62 points. Historically, the average for China from January 1999 to September 2025 is 69.95 points. The minimum of 28.2 points was recorded in July 2005, while the maximum of 155.98 points was reached in October 2007. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

China Stock Market - Shanghai Composite Index - Historical chart and current data through 2025.

As of March 2025, the SSE Composite Index had closed at 3,335.75 points. The index reflects the performance of all stocks traded on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, including both boards, the main board, and the Star market. SSE still number one In the greater Chinese region, the stock exchange in Shanghai was the largest, beating the bourses in Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. In 2023, the Shanghai Stock Exchange recorded a market capitalization of over 6.5 trillion. Not only market capitalization was a unique attribute, but the Shanghai Stock Exchange was also home to the most valuable stock in mainland China, which was the baijiu producer Moutai Kweichow. Limited access Despite its size, the exchange in Shanghai only grants limited access to overseas investors. The bourse listed A-shares and B-shares. While A-shares are denominated in yuan and almost exclusively available for domestic traders, the prices of B-shares are in U.S. dollars and available for overseas investors as well. In addition, the bourse offers access to foreign investors through a trading accreditation which is supervised by the Chinese authorities. However, these tight controls are the reason why Hong Kong, despite its lower relative market capitalization, remains an important gateway to capital for mainland Chinese companies.

Key information about China Shanghai Shenzhen 300

• China Shanghai Shenzhen 300 closed at 4,526.7 points in Nov 2025, compared with 4,640.7 points at the previous month end
• China Equity Market Index: Month End: Shanghai Shenzhen 300 data is updated monthly, available from Apr 2005 to Nov 2025, with an average number of 3,816.7 points
• The data reached an all-time high of 5,688.5 points in Oct 2007 and a record low of 856.0 points in May 2005

Further information about China Shanghai Shenzhen 300

• In the latest reports, Shanghai Stock Exchange recorded a daily P/E ratio of 16.1 in Dec 2025

Actual value and historical data chart for China Stock Market Return Percent Year On Year

In 2024, the total market capitalization of China’s stock market totaled ** trillion yuan. The highest annual turnover in the country’s history, **** trillion yuan, was registered in 2021. In the same year, the trade revenue reached *** trillion yuan. The development of domestic financial markets was a key objective of the Chinese government. Stock markets in mainland China Mainland China has two major stock exchanges. One is the Shanghai Stock Exchange that consists of the Main-Board Market and the Star Market. The companies listed on the Main-Board were mature and established in their industries, whereas the Star Market targets innovative startups. The other big stock exchange was the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. It was separated into three boards, the Main-Board, the SME-Board, and ChiNext Market. Facilitating innovation One crucial aspect of the financial market development strategy in China was the fostering of innovation. The country had the problem that upcoming, domestic tech-companies preferred to list on stock markets overseas. Therefore, both major bourses established boards that had more lenient listing requirements. For instance, it would allow startups that had not yet turned a profit to gain access to the financial market. These boards were the ChiNext board in Shenzhen and the Star Market in Shanghai.

Graph and download economic data for Stock Market Capitalization to GDP for China (DDDM01CNA156NWDB) from 2003 to 2020 about market cap, stock market, China, capital, and GDP.

Key information about China Market Capitalization

• China Market Capitalization accounted for 14,954.040 USD bn in Oct 2025, compared with a percentage of 14,772.008 USD bn in the previous month
• China Market Capitalization is updated monthly, available from Jul 1995 to Oct 2025
• The data reached an all-time high of 14,954.040 USD bn in Oct 2025 and a record low of 40.601 USD bn in Jan 1996

CEIC calculates monthly Market Capitalization as the sum of Market Capitalization of Shanghai Stock Exchange and Market Capitalization of Shenzhen Stock Exchange and converts it into USD. Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The Federal Reserve Board period end market exchange rate is used for currency conversions.

China: Stock market value traded, percent of GDP: The latest value from 2024 is 186.05 percent, an increase from 163.19 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 44.48 percent, based on data from 33 countries. Historically, the average for China from 1993 to 2024 is 98.69 percent. The minimum value, 8.95 percent, was reached in 1993 while the maximum of 348.61 percent was recorded in 2015.

Graph and download economic data for Financial Market: Share Prices for China (SPASTT01CNM661N) from Jan 1999 to Oct 2025 about stock market and China.

Actual value and historical data chart for China Stock Market Capitalization To GDP Percent

Key information about China Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• China Market Capitalization accounted for 63.4 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a percentage of 59.7 % in the previous year
• China Market Capitalization: % Nominal GDP is updated yearly, available from Dec 1995 to Dec 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 119.3 % in Dec 2007 and a record low of 5.6 % in Dec 1995

CEIC calculates annual Market Capitalization as % of Nominal GDP from monthly Market Capitalization and annual Nominal GDP. Market Capitalization is calculated as the sum of Market Capitalization of Shanghai Stock Exchange and Market Capitalization of Shenzhen Stock Exchange. Shanghai Stock Exchange and Shenzhen Stock Exchange provides Market Capitalization in local currency. The National Bureau of Statistics provides Nominal GDP in local currency.


Further information about China Market Capitalization: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Shanghai Stock Exchange recorded a daily P/E ratio of 16.1 in Dec 2025
• Shanghai Shenzhen 300 closed at 4,526.7 points in Nov 2025

At yearend 2024, the trading volume of China's stock market had amounted to approximately ** trillion shares. The statistic shows the trading volume of stock transactions taking place at both the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The bourses are the vanguard of China's trading industry.

Prices for Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index including live quotes, historical charts and news. Shanghai Stock Exchange Composite Index was last updated by Trading Economics this December 2 of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Stock Market Turnover Ratio (Value Traded/Capitalization) for China (DDEM01CNA156NWDB) from 2003 to 2020 about ratio, stock market, and China.

China - Stock Market Capitalization to GDP - Historical chart and current data through 2020.

Graph and download economic data for Volatility of Stock Price Index for China (DDSM01CNA066NWDB) from 1991 to 2021 about volatility, stocks, China, price index, indexes, and price.

Key information about China P/E ratio

• China Shanghai Stock Exchange recorded a daily P/E ratio of 16.010 on 02 Dec 2025, compared with 16.060 from the previous day.
• China Shanghai Stock Exchange P/E ratio is updated daily, with historical data available from Apr 2001 to Dec 2025.
• The P/E ratio reached an all-time high of 24.950 in Jun 2015 and a record low of 9.590 in May 2014.
• Shanghai Stock Exchange provides daily P/E Ratio.

In the latest reports, Shanghai Shenzhen 300 closed at 4,526.660 points in Nov 2025.