The stock trading in the SSE is fully executed using a modern computer system. Upgraded a few times over the past decade, the computer system of the SSE is capable of executing 29 million orders and settling 60 million transactions at a speed of 16000 transactions per second.

The SSE has established a nation-wide satellite telecommunication network with the most sophisticated equipment, the most complete range of functions, the largest number of users and the widest coverage. It consists of more than 3000 one-way satellite substations and 1800 two-way substations.

The SSE is now performing real-time monitoring on market activities under a sophisticated surveillance system that meets the demand of market operation.

The computerized trading system of the SSE is fully connected automatically with numerous brokerages and banking systems, as well as with the central clearing system of the China to perform the busiest transactions in the world daily.