Four Major Securities Newspapers Front Page Headlines - March 23, 2026 - Financial News

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The main headlines and highlights from today’s newspapers on March 23 (Monday):

China Securities Journal

Ministry of Finance: Fiscal policies will focus more on expanding domestic demand

On March 22, at the China Development High-Level Forum 2026 Annual Meeting in Beijing, Minister of Finance Lan Fuan stated that entering the “14th Five-Year Plan,” fiscal policies will closely focus on promoting high-quality development, maintaining an active policy tone. Policy design and implementation will prioritize expanding domestic demand, investing in people, and opening up and sharing.

People’s Bank of China: Use multiple monetary policy tools to maintain ample liquidity

On March 22, PBOC Governor Pan Gongsheng said at the China Development High-Level Forum 2026 Annual Meeting that the central bank will adhere to a supportive monetary policy stance, creating a favorable monetary and financial environment for stable economic growth, high-quality development, and stable financial markets; it will comprehensively use tools such as reserve requirement ratios, policy interest rates, and open market operations to keep liquidity ample.

Minister of Industry and Information Technology Li Lecheng states: Coordinate and orderly advance in building future industry pilot zones

On March 22, at the “Technological Innovation and Future Industry Development” seminar during the China Development High-Level Forum 2026, Minister Li Lecheng said that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will seize the opportunities of the times, leverage its advantages, deepen open cooperation, and accelerate innovation in future industries; it will coordinate and promote the orderly construction of future industry pilot zones, guiding localities to develop future industries based on their comparative advantages and local conditions.

Snack sector ESG governance: From “Internet celebrity” to “Long-term success”

Recently, media reports exposed food safety risks in popular snack chicken feet and freeze-dried strawberries, attracting widespread attention. From an ESG perspective, the chicken feet were bleached with hydrogen peroxide, and pesticide residues and heavy metals in freeze-dried strawberries exceeded standards, involving issues of food safety and supply chain management, and reflecting deeper corporate governance risks. Whether companies can properly balance short-term interests and long-term value is crucial for building long-term brand competitiveness.

Shanghai Securities News

Some institutions’ “tastes” are changing, focusing on innovative drugs and domestic demand sectors

Recently, some institutional investors have reached a consensus on exploring new directions. For popular themes like oil & gas and AI, some institutions report “aesthetic fatigue.” They say that innovative drugs supported by policies, with both valuation and growth potential, are now in the “hitting zone.” Meanwhile, structural opportunities have emerged in domestic consumption sectors such as agriculture and express delivery. “Positioning ahead in promising niche areas can not only smooth portfolio volatility but also wait for clearer main lines before entering,” said a senior fund manager from a large Shanghai-based fund company.

Minister of Finance Lan Fuan: Will increase investment in people over the next five years

On March 22, at the China Development High-Level Forum 2026, Minister Lan Fuan said that fiscal policy will increase investment in people, and over the next five years, it will adhere to doing its best within capacity, continue to strengthen social security and improve people’s livelihoods, reasonably increase the proportion of public service spending in fiscal expenditure, and expand development space by meeting people’s livelihood needs.

Pessimistic expectations from geopolitical disturbances may be fully priced in; institutions say A-share market risks are controllable

Over the past week, A-share markets experienced increased volatility, with significant divergence among major indices. The Shanghai Composite fell 3.38% for the week, breaking below 4,000 points; the ChiNext Index, focused on tech growth stocks, showed resilience, rising 1.26% to close at 3,352.10 points. The main concerns are geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East pushing up oil prices and the reversal of Fed rate cut expectations, affecting overseas markets. Institutional strategy reports suggest that although geopolitical risks continue to fluctuate in the short term, the most severe impact on market sentiment has likely passed. Historical experience shows that Fed policy changes mainly influence short-term sentiment. The recent correction has already priced in overly pessimistic expectations, leaving room for market recovery.

Three days of “lightning” transactions in second-hand homes; new projects announce price hikes; Shanghai’s “small spring” market trend becomes clearer

Nearly a month after the implementation of Shanghai’s “Seven Policies,” recent surveys show increased transaction volume in the second-hand housing market, reaching new highs in several indicators. The new housing market is also gradually recovering, with some projects announcing price increases, reflecting optimism about market trends. All signs point to the “Seven Policies” effectively supporting a “volume increase and price stabilization” trend, making the “small spring” market increasingly evident in March.

Securities Times

AI sector shifts from conceptual narrative to commercialization; some top funds’ NAVs “change face”

As the first quarter wraps up, the “profit and loss are from the same source” pattern reemerges in fund investments. Some top-performing funds that excelled during last year’s “tech bull” have seen NAV declines due to market shifts, with several heavily invested in robotics experiencing double-digit drawdowns this year. As some concentrated funds begin to loosen positions and shift strategies, risks of betting on single tracks are exposed. While tech stocks remain the main theme, some fund managers suggest that when entering the “Darwin moment,” the market should shift from “conceptual narrative” to “commercialization” and “technological implementation certainty.”

SMIC proposes to increase capital in Zhuhai Boya to expand storage chip layout

On the evening of March 22, SMIC (688380) announced plans to invest 160 million yuan using its own funds to subscribe for 12.5 million yuan of new registered capital in Zhuhai Boya Technology Co., Ltd., becoming a shareholder with a 20% stake after the transaction.

Public funds research focuses on technology and consumer sectors; performance certainty becomes a key concern

In the past two weeks (March 9-22, 2026), public fund research shows that companies like Blue Sail Medical and Hailianxun, representing the medical and tech sectors, received visits from over 40 funds, making them the most closely watched targets. Meanwhile, interest in low-valuation, stable assets like banks is quietly rising, reflecting fund managers’ balanced approach under the consensus of “high-growth sectors + performance certainty.”

“Stagflation trading” creates new market themes; fund rebalancing responds to high volatility

Affected by escalating Middle East conflicts and hawkish overseas central banks, risk aversion and tightening expectations have intertwined, causing global markets to be on edge. Recently, international oil prices surged, while traditional safe-haven assets like gold and global risk assets weakened simultaneously, with the Shanghai Composite falling below 4,000 points. Many public funds believe the market is shifting into “stagflation trading” due to liquidity tightening, with high energy prices and macro liquidity constraints dominating asset pricing. They suggest controlling positions, reducing dependence on indices, and focusing on energy security and hedging, with rebalancing strategies already underway around this new theme.

Securities Daily

Insurance capital has conducted nearly 1,900 investigations this year, focusing more on STAR Market and ChiNext stocks

As an important “patient capital” in the A-share market, insurance funds’ allocation trends attract broad attention. Data shows that as of March 22, the Securities Daily reported that insurance institutions (including insurance companies and asset management firms) have conducted nearly 1,900 investigations of listed A-shares this year, mainly focusing on dividend assets, STAR Market, and ChiNext stocks.

Performance divergence may intensify among gold industry chain listed companies

Recently, gold industry chain companies have released their 2025 performance reports. Amid the sustained high gold prices in 2025, most related companies saw improved earnings, though some experienced declines. Industry insiders believe that as gold prices fluctuate, performance divergence among these companies may intensify.

AI accelerates deployment; commercial insurance enters a critical period

Recently, the National Internet Emergency Center and other departments issued risk alerts related to AI, attracting widespread attention. This reflects that as AI accelerates integration into work and daily life, cybersecurity risks are evolving—from traditional system vulnerabilities to new security hazards caused by high-permission automation.

Selling well is not as good as earning more: Financial reports reveal changing competitive logic among new energy vehicle startups

In the context of the NEV industry shifting from rapid expansion to high-quality development, the competitive logic among new entrants is changing profoundly. Based on the 2025 annual reports of Xpeng, NIO, Li Auto, and Leap Motor—listed in Hong Kong—the era of relying solely on delivery volume growth to capture market share is ending. Profitability, operational efficiency, technology transformation, and sustained investment are becoming key variables for corporate development.