New Delhi, March 2 -- Chinese defence stocks rallied on Monday, March 2 amid heightened tensions in the Middle East. Firms associated with China's defence industry witnessed a rise as investors reacted to escalating tensions due to US-Israel-Iran war.

Shares of Avic Shenyang Aircraft Company, recognised for producing defence equipment such as the J-35 stealth fighter, rose by more than 5.3%. The overall CSI defense index jumped by 3.4%, representing an annual increase of over 20%.

On March 2, 2026, the intraday performance data as per Trading View indicated that the Chinese defence sector exhibited widespread strength, primarily driven by heavy manufacturing and aerospace segments.

Xi'an Triangle Defense shares jumped 3.26%, with Avic ...