Investing in China
Exchange(s), regular trading hours, the securities regulator, and the local gold-buying convention — sourced and dated. No live quotes, no index levels, no recommendations.
Markets
Currency: CNY · Region: East Asia
Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE)
MIC: XSHG · Currency: CNY · Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
| Days | Regular hours (local time) |
|---|---|
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri (Opening call auction) | 09:15–09:25 |
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri (Morning session) | 09:30–11:30 |
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri (Afternoon session) | 13:00–14:57 |
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri (Closing call auction) | 14:57–15:00 |
Source: https://english.sse.com.cn/ · checked 2026-09-26. Regular session hours; public holidays not modelled.
Main index
- SSE Composite Index (SSE Composite) — Shanghai Stock Exchange (source)
See live open/closed status for this and other exchanges on Market hours.
Regulator
China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) — https://www.csrc.gov.cn/en/
Gold & silver convention
Typical local unit(s): Gram (g). Typical purity: 24K / .999+ (fine).
Mainland Chinese retail gold jewellery is typically "足金" (≥99.0% / Au990) or higher, with "千足金" (99.9%, 24K) common for premium pieces and investment gold, priced per gram. (Source: Chow Tai Fook Jewellery)
Use the gold and silver reference pages to convert between units and price a given weight/purity — they support every unit and purity listed above.
Good to know
- Foreign investors can access mainland A-shares via Stock Connect (Shanghai/Shenzhen-Hong Kong) or QFII status, rather than opening a domestic brokerage account directly. (Source: Shanghai Stock Exchange)
- The Shanghai market has a midday trading halt (11:30–13:00) between its morning and afternoon sessions, ending in a closing call auction. (Source: Shanghai Stock Exchange)
fin·calc tools for China
Frequently Asked Questions
What stock exchange does China have?
Shanghai Stock Exchange
Who regulates investing in China?
China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC)