On Thursday, Chinese stock markets faced a decline as the Shanghai Composite index decreased by 0.7% to 3,966, while the Shenzhen Component fell 0.3% to 13,996. This downturn followed rising global tensions, particularly related to the US-Iran situation and Israel's military actions in Lebanon. The uncertainty surrounding these geopolitical issues has made investors cautious. Consumer staples and financial sectors were notably impacted, each dropping approximately 1.4%. Companies such as Foxconn Industrial, Zijin Mining, and BYD also saw significant declines. However, energy stocks experienced slight gains due to rising oil prices. Looking ahead, investors are focused on China's upcoming first-quarter inflation data, expected to shed light on domestic demand and possibly indicate that the country may exit deflation sooner than anticipated, with key economic indicators showing signs of improvement.