ChiNext Index Surges Over 3% as Tech and Robotics Stocks Rally

The ChiNext Index, a key gauge of growth-oriented stocks in Shenzhen, rallied more than 3% on Monday, with optical module makers Eoptolink and Zhongji Innolight jumping over 15% and 13%, respectively. The advance was broad-based, as more than 3,800 stocks rose across the Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing exchanges. Computing hardware, short drama, gaming, and robotics sectors were among the top gainers. Market participants attributed the strength to improving sentiment toward AI infrastructure and embodied intelligence, with robotics names drawing fresh attention on expectations of accelerating industrialization. Analysts noted that the surge in optical module stocks reflects robust demand for data center connectivity, while policy support for advanced manufacturing has boosted robotics-related equities. The breadth of the rally suggests a risk-on shift, though sustainability will depend on follow-through in trading volume and earnings updates.