At the open, China A-shares fell: Shanghai Composite down 0.52%, Shenzhen Composite Index down 0.81%, ChiNext Index down 1.20%. Largest sector declines: CPO, memory/storage chips and lab-grown diamonds.

N Huike surged nearly 400%, triggering a second intraday trading halt. Shares were at 50.56 yuan, implying a market capitalization of 368.9 bln yuan. The company’s core business is R&D, manufacturing and sales of semiconductor display panels and smart display terminals.

UN Secretary-General spokesperson Dujarric said on the 25th that UN agencies in Venezuela are mobilizing assistance and coordinating with the Venezuelan government and partners to support the earthquake response. Preliminary reports show severe damage across multiple areas, including the capital Caracas, significant casualties, and people still trapped or missing. Critical infrastructure has been damaged and basic services disrupted. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is assisting with deployment of urban search-and-rescue teams.