ChiNext Index falls below 3,000 points, down more than 31% over 70 trading days
In short
The ChiNext Index fell below 3,000 points on October 9, 2026, its lowest level since November 27, 2025. CLS and 36Kr reported that the index has fallen more than 31% over the 70 trading days since June 25, 2026.
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The ChiNext Index fell below 3,000 points on October 9, 2026, reaching its lowest level since November 27, 2025, according to reports by CLS, 36Kr and Jiemian. Jiemian reported that the fall below 3,000 came during the trading session. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
CLS and 36Kr reported that the index has dropped more than 31% over the 70 trading days from June 25, 2026 to the present. None of the outlets gave a cause for the decline or a closing level. [ 1 , 2 ]
Why it matters
The drop takes the index to a level last seen in November 2025, according to all three outlets. Business and tech outlets reported the move within minutes of each other on the morning of October 9.
Key facts
- The ChiNext Index fell below 3,000 points on October 9, 2026. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The level is the lowest since November 27, 2025. [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]
- The index has fallen more than 31% over the 70 trading days from June 25, 2026. [ 1 , 2 ]
- Jiemian reported that the index fell below 3,000 points during the trading session. [ 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Where the index closed on October 9. The reports were published during the morning session and give no closing level.
- What drove the decline. None of the outlets gives a reason for the fall.