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Trading amid mixed May Chinese data: industrial production grew while retail sales and fixed-asset investment contracted year over year.

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EU Accuses Temu of Obstructing Inspection

The European Commission has formally charged Temu's parent company PDD Holdings and its Irish subsidiary Whaleco with obstructing an unannounced inspection conducted in December 2025, according to a weekend press release.The probe, carried out under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation, sought evidence of potentially distortive foreign subsidies. The commission said Temu failed to provide requested information on its E.U. operations, IT systems and business records, preventing evidence gathering.Temu said it fully cooperated with the Commission's audit and clarified that its E.U. business is completely self-funded, Reuters reported.The online retailer added that steady internal cash flow drives its growth, eliminating any need for foreign subsidies to compete in the European market.

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China's Factory Activity Eases to Four-Month Low in July
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China's Factory Activity Eases to Four-Month Low in July

China's manufacturing sector growth moderated to a four-month low in July, though output and new orders remained firmly in expansionary territory, according to the RatingDog China General Manufacturing PMI released on Monday.The headline seasonally adjusted Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) slipped to 50.9 from 51.7 in June. Despite the slowdown, the sector extended its current growth streak to match the joint-longest sequence in five years, matching the sequence from November 2023 to June 2024.Growth was supported by stronger overall demand, higher international sales, new business channels, and improved product quality, which pushed new orders higher for the fourteenth consecutive month.The expansion in new work and workloads prompted manufacturers to increase headcounts for the second straight month.However, producers trimmed their input purchasing for the first time since November 2025, pointing to an ongoing accumulation of previously ordered stock.Input cost pressures moderated, allowing output prices to remain broadly unchanged. Bolstered by strong demand, enhanced efficiency, and upcoming product launches, business sentiment remained optimistic regarding output levels over the coming year."Sustained new order growth and further easing of cost pressures provided support, while the return of new export orders to expansion was a positive signal," Yao Yu said. "However, the reduction in purchasing activity and ongoing accumulation of input stocks warrant attention."

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China Shares Open Lower as Factory Growth Slows, Middle East Tensions Weigh

Chinese shares opened lower on Monday as the country's factory expansion eased and investors remained cautious over geopolitical developments in the Middle East.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, opened 0.5% lower to 3,812.61. The Shenzhen Component Index slid 0.6% to 13,497.10.Operating conditions across China's manufacturing sector eased in July, with the headline RatingDog China General Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, coming in at 50.9.The latest reading, which provides a gauge of factory sector conditions, compared with the 51.7 recorded in the previous month, and missed market expectations of 51.9 tracked by Investing.com.Also bearing down on market sentiment was the continuing conflict in the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are scheduled for Monday, but stopped short of setting a deadline for reaching an agreement.

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International

China's Factory Expansion Eases in July, RatingDog Survey Shows

Operating conditions across China's manufacturing sector eased in July, with the headline RatingDog China General Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), compiled by S&P Global, coming in at 50.9, according to data released on Monday.The latest reading, which provides a gauge of factory sector conditions, compared with the 51.7 recorded in the previous month, and missed market expectations of 51.9 tracked by Investing.com.A reading above 50 indicates an expansion in sector performance compared to the prior month, while a figure below signals a contraction.Among other components, input cost inflation slowed to its weakest since January, while output prices were broadly unchanged after six months of increases.Employment rose for a second consecutive month, with hiring reaching its strongest pace since August 2023, while business confidence strengthened on expectations of firmer demand, new product launches, and expanded production capacity.

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Tech Rebound Ignites Record Rallies in Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets gyrated higher Friday after a surge in US tech issues overnight was followed by a solid earnings report late Thursday from Tokyo Electron, a bellwether semiconductor production equipment maker.Seoul's semiconductor-heavy KOSPI index rose 17.9%, a record one-day gain, while Taiwan's TWSE index rose 8%, and Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 4%. Hong Kong and Shanghai also finished in the green.In Japan, the benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 2,494.59 to 64,362.02, although losing issues outnumbered gainers 129 to 95, as the upside was somewhat confined to the tech sector.Leading the upside was semiconductor component maker Ibiden, up 22%, while Nomura Research Institute declined 16%, after reporting earnings.In economic news, Tokyo's consumer price index-core (CPI-core) rose 1.9% on year, reported the Statistics Bureau.The nation's industrial production rose 1.3% on the month in June, while retail sales rose 0.5% on the year, reported the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened lower but inched into the green, closing up 0.1% as upside moves in the tech sector were weighed by declines in property shares.The broad gauge Hang Seng rose 25.55 to 25,884.43, although losing issues outnumbered gainers 61 to 31. The Hang Seng TECH Index gained 0.5% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index fell 1.3%.Leading the upside was Laopu Gold, gaining 10.1%, while smartphone maker Xiaomi declined 7.3%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite rose 0.7% to 3,832.26.In economic news, China's manufacturing sector purchasing managers index (PMI) declined to 49.2 in July, down from 50.3 in June, and slipping below the 50-mark that separates growth from contraction, reported the National Bureau of Statistics.On the other regional exchanges, the Australian ASX 200 inclined 0.1%; the Singapore Straits Times Index fell 0.8%, and the Thai Set advanced 1.6%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was up 0.1%The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index rose 4.8% on the day.

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Musk Dismisses Reports of Tesla China Divestment

Tesla owner Elon Musk denied reports his company is looking to sell its business in China, according to a post on X written Friday."Absurdly fake news," Musk said, adding the subject "has never even come up in a discussion ever."The Wall Street Journal earlier reported Tesla was mulling a divestment of its China business to accommodate the integration of the EV maker and Musk's SpaceX aerospace business.

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Asia

Policy Support Pledge Lifts China Stocks; Espressif Jumps 12%

Chinese shares closed higher Friday as Beijing's top policymakers pledged stronger economic support, reassuring investors despite weak manufacturing data.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, closed 0.7% higher to 3,832.26. The Shenzhen Component Index jumped 2.2% to 13,578.93.China's top policymakers signaled stronger economic support, reaffirming a more proactive fiscal policy and a moderately accommodative monetary stance as Beijing seeks to shore up growth against persistent domestic and external headwinds.At a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, officials pledged to speed up fiscal spending, stimulate domestic consumption and advance the "AI Plus" strategy to accelerate the development of smart industries. They also called for deeper reforms to the capital market's investment and financing framework to strengthen resilience and restore investor confidence.The policy commitments outweighed weak economic data released on Friday. China's official Composite PMI Output Index slipped to 49.3 in July from 50.6 in June, marking the weakest reading since December 2022 and signaling a contraction in overall business activity.Manufacturing activity shrank for the first time in five months, with the official PMI falling to 49.2, while the non-manufacturing PMI also slipped into contraction at 49, ending a two-month expansion.In company news, Espressif Systems Shanghai (SHA:688018) posted second-quarter attributable net income of 198.6 million yuan, up from 167.6 million yuan the previous year. Shares of the fabless semiconductor maker closed 12% higher Friday.

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China's Business Activity Contracts to 3.5-Year Low as July PMIs Miss Forecasts
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China's Business Activity Contracts to 3.5-Year Low as July PMIs Miss Forecasts

China's overall business activity contracted in July to its lowest level since December 2022, as both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Indices dipped below the 50-point threshold separating expansion from contraction.The official Composite PMI Output Index slid to 49.3 from 50.6 in June, indicating a broad slowdown in production and operational activities, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics released Friday.Factory activity in the country contracted for the first time since February, with the official manufacturing PMI shrinking to 49.2 from 50.3 in the previous month. The latest print missed the consensus forecast of 50.1 tracked by Investing.com.Weakening manufacturing PMI could indicate the peak of PPI inflation in 2026, ING Chief Economist for Greater China Lynn Song said in a note the same day. Chinese reflation could see rising challenges in the second half if factory activity continues its weakening trend, he said.By enterprise size, the PMI for large-sized enterprises fell to 49.5 from 50.7 in June, while the indices for medium and small-sized enterprises edged down to 49.7 and 47.4, respectively.The non-manufacturing PMI narrowed to a 43-month low to 49 in July from 50.2 in June, also missing a forecast of a flat 50 reading tracked by Investing.com.By industry, the services business activity index fell to 49.3 from 50.4 in June, while the construction business activity index declined to 47 from 49."Yesterday's Politburo meeting offered a more supportive tone and suggested more incremental easing measures are on the way. We believe the main area of support could be fiscal policy, where there was a commitment to accelerate fiscal expenditures," Song wrote.

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Asia

ByteDance Merges Lark Unit With Other Teams As Annualized AI Revenue Reaches $4 Billion

ByteDance merged its office tool unit with other teams as its annualized revenue for artificial intelligence reached $4 billion, South China Morning Post reported late Thursday, citing an internal memo.The product team of Lark was integrated with the product team of the Doubao AI chatbot. Zhao Qi, Doubao's overseer, will be the leader of the new bigger section, while Lark's chief executive officer, will report to Zhao, according to the memo.Lark's sales, marketing and customer services team will merge with another team in the Volcano Engine cloud unit. Volcano Engine's president will manage the new team, the media outlet said.Moreover, Lark's development and infrastructure team will be integrated with the Flow division, which oversees AI applications, the report said.ByteDance, the parent of short video platform TikTok, did not immediately respond to' request for comment.

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China's Politburo Pledges More Stimulus, AI Push

China's top leadership pledged a more proactive fiscal policy and a moderately accommodative monetary stance to support growth amid lingering domestic and external challenges, state-run Xinhua News reported late Thursday.During a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, officials vowed to accelerate fiscal spending, expand domestic demand and promote the "AI Plus" initiative to foster intelligent industries.They also proposed to deepen the comprehensive reform of investment and financing in the capital market to boost resilience and confidence.Other priorities include stabilizing the real estate market, attracting foreign investment and improving conditions for private businesses and the platform economy.

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Asia

China Shares Open Higher as Policy Support Overshadows Disappointing Private-Sector Activity

Chinese shares opened higher on Friday after the country's Politburo pledged policy support.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, opened 0.8% higher to 3,833.54. The Shenzhen Component Index jumped 3.0% to 13,690.00.The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee meeting on Thursday proposed deepening the comprehensive reform of investment and financing in the capital market to boost resilience and confidence, state media Xinhua News reported.The policy support overshadowed disappointing macroeconomic data released Friday. China's overall business activity contracted in July to its lowest level since December 2022, with the official Composite PMI Output Index falling to 49.3 from 50.6 in June.The manufacturing PMI contracted for the first time in five months to 49.2, while the non-manufacturing PMI also broke its two-month streak of expansion to fall to 49.

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International

China's Official Manufacturing PMI Unexpectedly Contracts in July

Factory activity in China unexpectedly contracted in July, with the official manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) coming in at 49.2, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics released on Friday.A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a figure below signals a contraction.The latest print missed the consensus forecast of 50.1 tracked by Investing.com, and compared with the 50.3 recorded in the previous month. It marked the first contraction in manufacturing activity since February.By enterprise size, the PMI for large-sized enterprises fell to 49.5 from 50.7 in June, while the indices for medium and small-sized enterprises edged down to 49.7 and 47.4, respectively.All sub-indices were in negative territory in July, with the new orders index slipping to 48.5 from 51.2, the inventory index falling to 48.3 from 48.4, and the employment index edging up to 49 from 48.5. The supplier delivery time index came in at 49.5, down from 49.9 in June.

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International

China's Composite PMI Contracts to 3.5-Year High in July

China's overall business activity contracted in July to its lowest level since December 2022, with the official Composite PMI Output Index falling to 49.3 from 50.6 in June, according to National Bureau of Statistics data released on Friday.A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a figure below signals a contraction.The index tracks the aggregate performance of both the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors.The manufacturing PMI contracted for the first time in five months to 49.2, while the non-manufacturing PMI also broke its two-month streak of expansion to fall to 49.

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International

China's Official Non-Manufacturing PMI Contracts in July

Business activity in China's non-manufacturing sector contracted in July, with the official non-manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) coming in at 49, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics on Friday.A reading above 50 indicates expansion, while a figure below 50 signals contraction.The latest print missed the Investing.com consensus forecast of a flat reading at 50, and was down from 50.2 recorded in June.By industry, the services business activity index fell to 49.3 from 50.4 in June, while the construction business activity index declined to 47 from 49.Among the main sub-indices, the new orders index slipped to 44.4 from 48, the input price index was unchanged at 49.7, the employment index edged down to 45.4 from 45.8, while the business activity expectation index rose to 55.4 from 55.3 in June.

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Asia Markets

Tech Caution Limits Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets were mixed and relatively muted on Thursday as the tech rout mostly ebbed, but a major AI- and datacenter-related IPO slipped on its debut in Hong Kong.Tokyo and Hong Kong finished in the green, while Shanghai lost ground. Other regional exchanges were mixed on the downside.Brent oil futures held steady near $88 a barrel during Asian market hours.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened evenly and gained ground, finishing up 0.7% as tech issues firmed after recent bear moves.The benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 433.24 to 61,867.43, although losing issues outnumbered gainers 164 to 59, as the upside was somewhat confined to tech shares.Leading gainers was semiconductor test equipment maker Advantest, up 10.9%, while financial house Nomura declined 6.5% after reporting earnings.In economic news, Japan's consumer confidence index rose to 34.9 in July from 33.8 in June, and struck its highest level since February, reported the Cabinet Office.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index closed up 0.2% as property issues firmed.The broad gauge Hang Seng rose 50.96 to 25,858.88, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 50 to 39. The Hang Seng TECH Index lost 1.3% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index rose 0.3%.Leading the upside was New Oriental Education & Technology, up 18.8% after reporting earnings, while Semiconductor Manufacturing International declined 7.1%.In market news, China-based Zhongji Innolight shares closed down 2% after its Hong Kong trading debut, testing the $6.8 billion IPO listing. The company is a major producer of optical receivers, used in data centers and cloud networks.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite fell 0.6% to 3,804.69.On the other regional exchanges, the South Korean KOSPI fell 1.2%; the Taiwan TWSE declined 0.3%; the Australian ASX 200 declined 0.8%; the Singapore Straits Times Index fell 0.7%, and the Thai Set declined 1.6%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was up 0.3%.The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index fell 0.2% on the day.

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China Shares Slide as AI Selloff Deepens, Hawkish Fed Signals Weigh; Hubei Zhenhua Down 10%

Chinese shares closed lower on Thursday as the global rally of artificial intelligence stocks cools and amid hawkish signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, closed 0.6% lower to 3,804.69. The Shenzhen Component Index fell 2.7% to 13,285.80.The SSE STAR 50 Index (SHA:000688), the benchmark for the 50 largest science and technology companies on the Shanghai bourse, dropped 5.4% at market close.China's market moves mirror a broader cooling in the global AI rally, which has lost momentum in recent weeks, Bloomberg News reported. Beyond lofty valuations, investors are increasingly concerned about intensifying competition, questionable cross-investment deals and signs that companies may be overspending on AI infrastructure.The decline in Chinese chip stocks appears to be a structural rotation, with capital flowing into consumer, property and high-dividend shares, the report cited Xiang Xiaotian, director at Shanghai Chengzhou Investment Management. He added that the selloff also reflects a global unwinding of AI trades, as investors cash in years of gains and pare leveraged positions.Also weighing down sentiment is the growing division within the Fed on maintaining the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75%, with the presidents of the Cleveland, Minneapolis and Dallas regional Fed banks advocating for a 25-basis-point rate hike.In company news, Hubei Zhenhua Chemical (SHA:603067) on Thursday opened subscriptions for its 878-million-yuan convertible bond offering. Shares of the chemical company closed 10% lower Thursday.

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Asia

Fitch Ratings Affirms ChemChina's A Rating With Stable Outlook

Fitch Ratings affirmed China National Chemical Corporation or ChemChina's long-term issuer default rating and senior unsecured rating at A, with a stable outlook.Fitch assessed ChemChina's parent Sinochem Holdings's policy rolse preservation and the contagion risk of a potential default as "very strong, according to a commentary on Wednesday.

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Market Chatter: Tsingshan Suspends Some Exports of Metal Products from Indonesia

Nickel giant Tsingshan's Indonesian smelting facilities suspended exports of some of its metal products following questions on government oversight in the Southeast Asian archipelago, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.Tsinghan has stopped exporting mixed hydroxide precipitate, a product used in electric-vehicle batteries, while exports of other commodities such as nickel pig iron have also seen disruptions, Bloomberg said, citing the sources.Indonesia has stepped up its trade and processing oversight on resources to maximize earnings from mining and has ramped up inspections of shipments to check for rare earth traces and radioactive elements, according to the report.Tsingshan did not immediately respond to a request for comment from.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Chinese Firms Eye Malaysia as Key Market for ASEAN Expansion

Mainland Chinese companies are increasingly looking at ASEAN for overseas expansion, with Malaysia as one of the preferred investment destinations in the region, according to preliminary survey findings by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council released Thursday.Malaysia was Hong Kong's third-largest ASEAN trading partner in 2025, while Hong Kong was Malaysia's second-largest investor after Singapore, with cumulative foreign direct investment of $34.8 billion at the end of 2025.According to the survey, 91% of Mainland China companies plan to expand into ASEAN, as they are keen to explore new markets, diversify supply chains, and pursue opportunities in industries such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and new energy.Malaysia has come in as a top destination for both manufacturing and services companies looking to establish or expand regional operations.Among enterprises planning to expand into ASEAN, 83% of surveyed respondents showed interest in using Hong Kong's professional services to support their regional development.

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Market Chatter: US Senators Ask Apple to Stop Buying Chips from Blacklisted China Firms

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators called on Apple to not purchase chips from blacklisted China-based semiconductor manufacturers and reduce dependence on Chinese supplies, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing a letter.The letter, written by Republican Jim Banks of Indiana and Democrat Chuck Schumer of New York, called on Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop using parts from ChangXin Memory Technologies (SHA:688825) or CXMT and Yangtze Memory Technologies even if the products are meant for export to China, the report said.The senators said CXMT and YMTC are part of a list of Chinese companies said to support the People's Liberation Army, according to the report.Apple, CXMT, and YMTC did not immediately respond to requests for comment from.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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