• China’s CSI 300 entered bear-market territory, falling 20% from its June peak amid weak corporate profitability and investor pessimism.
• The index declined for 10 consecutive weeks, losing 2.6% so far this week.
• Industrial overcapacity intensified price competition, squeezing margins as weak domestic demand constrained earnings growth.
• Retail investors account for about 90% of daily trading, potentially amplifying selling pressure as households favor safer assets.
• Shaun Rein expects further selling but forecasts a strong rebound in Chinese equities in 2027, citing resilient exports and improving big-city property prices.

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