The Shanghai Composite edged up 0.2% toward 3,570 while the Shenzhen Component slipped 0.2% to 10,970 on Monday, as Chinese equities struggled for clear direction amid lingering economic and policy concerns.
Last week’s Politburo meeting saw Beijing acknowledge growing risks including deflation, industrial overcapacity, and a deepening property downturn, but stopped short of announcing major stimulus, disappointing investors hoping for stronger support measures.
Attention now turns to upcoming trade and inflation data, which could offer clues on the early effects of a fragile US-China tariff truce.
While officials wrapped up talks in Stockholm last week, US President Donald Trump has yet to sign off on an extension of the agreement.
Technology stocks mostly advanced, while industrial and resource-related stocks came under pressure.
