Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-08-18 06:47Group 1 - The A-share market experienced a strong upward trend on August 18, with the Shanghai Composite Index reaching a nearly 10-year high [1] - The STAR Market Composite Index ETF by Huatai-PB rose by 1.94%, indicating positive market sentiment [1] - The STAR Market Composite Index itself surged by 2.08%, with notable gains from constituent stocks such as Nanxin Pharmaceutical and Shunlian Bio, both increasing by over 20% [1] Group 2 - As of August 18, 2025, the top ten constituent stocks of the STAR Market ETF include companies like Saiwei Technology and Haiguang Information, with varying performance in terms of price changes and trading volumes [2] - The semiconductor industry in China saw a total investment of 455 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, reflecting a 9.8% year-on-year decline, while semiconductor equipment investment grew by 53.4%, highlighting a strategic focus on supply chain autonomy [3] - Major global tech companies are significantly increasing their capital expenditures for AI infrastructure, with Microsoft planning to spend $88.2 billion in the 2025 fiscal year, followed by Google and Meta with substantial increases as well [3][4]