Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2026-02-26 01:52Group 1 - The Shanghai Composite Index opened up 0.09%, while the Shenzhen Component Index opened up 0.14%, and the ChiNext Index opened down 0.24% [1] - The sectors showing gains included non-ferrous metals, chemicals, and steel, while sectors such as MLCC, fiberglass, and oil & petrochemicals experienced declines [1] Group 2 - The Hong Kong Hang Seng Index opened up 0.95%, and the Hang Seng Tech Index rose by 0.46% [3] - Lithium mining stocks saw significant increases, with Tianqi Lithium rising over 6% and Ganfeng Lithium up over 5% [3] - A report from CITIC Securities indicated that Zimbabwe's mining department announced a ban on lithium ore exports, aimed at enhancing mineral regulation and promoting deep processing of mineral products [3] - It is projected that by 2025, 19% of China's imported lithium concentrate will come from Zimbabwe, and the export ban may lead to a significant short-term supply shortage of lithium carbonate in China, potentially driving prices up [3]