China Unveils First AI Model Linking Weather Patterns to Financial Markets
China has introduced its first artificial intelligence model designed to analyze the impact of weather patterns on financial markets, marking a new step toward climate-aware financial risk management, according to the China Meteorological Administration (CMA).
The model, named Shangji—also known as Stock—was jointly developed by Shanghai-based Fudan University and the National Meteorological Information Centre. Its primary function is to assess how meteorological factors influence asset pricing, providing a new tool for investment decision-making and financial risk assessment. The CMA shared the details in comments reported by Science and Technology Daily on Tuesday.
Zhao Yanxia, a lead developer of the model and director of the CMA’s key open laboratory for financial meteorology, said Shangji uses global reanalyzed meteorological data combined with historical stock trading data. She said the model can forecast short-term returns for most stocks listed on China’s A-share market.
Validation tests show that the AI model can accurately identify industries that are highly sensitive to weather conditions, including wind and solar energy, traditional petrochemicals, construction and agriculture. According to developers, its performance aligns with international standards.
