Chinese stock market enters bear territory! CSI 300 index crashes 20% from June peak

The Chinese stock market has entered bear territory after the CSI 300 index fell 20% from its June peak, according to information available as of October 22, 2026, at 1:30 a.m. IST.

The decline marks a significant reversal for the index from its level earlier in the year. A 20% fall from a recent peak is the key measure behind the market’s classification as being in bear territory.

CSI 300 decline marks a major market shift

The CSI 300’s move places the index at the centre of attention for investors monitoring Chinese equities. The reported decline captures the scale of losses since June and signals that market conditions have changed materially over that period.

However, the available information does not identify the reasons behind the fall, provide details on individual sectors or companies, or indicate how investors and policymakers have responded. It also does not offer a forecast for the index’s next move.

What investors know so far

For now, the central fact is the size of the retreat: the CSI 300 is down one-fifth from its June peak. The bear-market designation reflects that sustained loss from the earlier high, rather than a single daily move.

Further developments will depend on how the index performs after entering this territory, but no future market direction has been provided.