Chinese stock exchanges are limiting daily trading volumes.

On April 11, 2025, reports from Shanghai indicated that, amid escalating trade tensions with the United States, Chinese stock exchanges have imposed restrictions on daily stock sales by hedge funds and large investors.

According to investors, brokerage firms issued verbal warnings to set a daily limit of 50 million yuan (approximately $6.83 million) for stock sell orders. Accounts exceeding this threshold may face temporary suspension. This measure is part of Beijing’s broader effort to stabilize the domestic stock market and shield it from the global sell-off in equities.

In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of steep tariffs on Chinese goods, China has increased tariffs on U.S. imports by up to 125%. Additionally, the state-owned investment fund Central Huijin has pledged to increase equity purchases, while numerous publicly listed companies have begun share buybacks. Leading brokerage firms have also ramped up stock purchases to support market stability.

Brokerages have been instructed to closely monitor the trading activities of private funds and major investors. Authorities have warned that if market conditions deteriorate, further tightening of the daily trading limits may be implemented.

Last Friday, Chinese and Hong Kong stock markets rebounded, recovering earlier losses from the start of the week.