The STAR Composite Index, which reflects the performance of stocks on China's sci-tech innovation board, closed 2.8 percent higher at 2,342.64 points on Wednesday.
The STAR 50 Index, which tracks the 50 largest stocks listed on the board that also meet certain liquidity requirements, closed 3.82 percent higher at 1,989.43 points.
The sci-tech innovation board, commonly known as the STAR Market, was inaugurated in June 2019 at Shanghai Stock Exchange. It is designed to support companies in the high-tech and strategic emerging sectors.
China's STAR Composite Index closes higher Wednesday
Vast expanses of rapeseed fields are in full bloom in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, transforming the plateau into a lively yellow-green tapestry.
Located at the eastern foot of the Pamir Plateau, averaging over 4,000 meters in elevation, the county is home to rapeseed flowers that are different from the early-blooming varieties seen on the plains.
On the plateau, the rapeseed flowers' blooming period extends into midsummer, with their extended growth cycle producing exceptionally vibrant colors.
Every June, the golden fields stretch across river valleys and meadows against a stunning backdrop of snow-capped peaks and clear blue skies.
Famously dubbed the "Roof of the World," the Pamir Plateau mainly spans China, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan and boasts a unique ecosystem and rich plateau biodiversity.
Rapeseed blooms cover Xinjiang's Pamir Plateau with vibrant yellow and green foliage
