The Shanghai Composite dipped 0.05% to 3,638, while the Shenzhen Component fell 0.1% to 11,145 on Friday, as mainland shares struggled for momentum with investors awaiting key inflation figures that could offer fresh insight into the health of the world’s second-largest economy. Thursday’s trade data showed China’s export growth in July far exceeded expectations, as firms accelerated shipments ahead of the August US tariff deadline. Imports also climbed to their highest level in a year, indicating stronger domestic demand. Earlier this week, President Donald Trump said a deal to extend the current US-China trade truce, set to expire on August 12, was “very close.” Among notable decliners were Anhui Greatwallm (-1%), Cambricon Technologies (-1.4%), and Shanghai Zhangjiang (-1.5%). Despite Friday’s weakness, both indexes remain on track for solid weekly gains, with the Shanghai Composite up about 2.2% and the Shenzhen Component up 1.5%.