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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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Market Chatter: Top Chinese Insurers Start Buying Dimsum Bonds Through Bond Connect

China's top insurance companies made their pilot purchases of renminbi-denominated offshore bonds, called dimsum bonds, through the Southbound Connect program, Bloomberg News reported Friday, citing insiders.Ping An Insurance (SHA:601318, HKG:2318), China Life Insurance (HKG:2628, SHA:601628) and Taikang Insurance Group are among the top insurers that have access to the Bond Connect, the sources told Bloomberg.At least two insurers have bought the dimsum bonds since through the program, the report said.Ping An and China Life are yet to reply to' request for comment, while Taikang currently does not have an email address.In a reply, the National Financial Regulatory Administration told Bloomberg that it agreed to some of the insurers' moves to invest in eligible bonds through the program, the report said.(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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China Shares Down on Tech Selloff, Middle East Tensions; Tongding Interconnection Information Shares Fall 7%

Chinese shares were down on Friday amid a technology stock selloff and rising hostilities in the Middle East.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, declined 0.7% to 4,027.74. The Shenzhen Component Index fell 2.2% to 15,314.70.Profit-taking in technology stocks prompted a defensive shift among investors ahead of the weekend, Reuters reported. Also, a selloff driven by AI concerns after Broadcom's lackluster earnings report on Wednesday continued for a second straight day.Meanwhile, Hezbollah rejected a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon.In company news, Tongding Interconnection Information (SHE:002491) completed the registration for two new companies in Shaoguan's Qujiang District in Guangdong, China. Shares of the industrial automation equipment manufacturer closed 7% lower Friday.

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Market Chatter: China Solar Giants Pivot to Battery Storage

Facing weaker domestic installations, slowing exports, and record-low prices, China's top solar panel makers are rushing into battery storage, Reuters reported Friday.Jinko Solar (SHA:688223) plans to boost storage capacity to up to 14 gigawatt-hours by year-end from 5 gigawatt-hours, according to the report.JA Solar (SHE:002459) showcased storage products at the International Photovoltaic Power Generation and Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition, marking a shift from pure photovoltaic displays, Reuters wrote.Trina Solar's (SHA:688599) storage shipments more than quadrupled year on year in the first quarter, according to the report.Executives see storage as "the second growth curve" as global demand for renewables storage surges, Reuters wrote.(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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Market Chatter: China Overtakes Japan in Car Exports to Australia

Chinese car exports to Australia reached nearly 36,000 units in April, overtaking Japan's 29,000 deliveries, Bloomberg News reported Friday, citing government data.The number drove Chinese car deliveries to Australia in the first four months of 2026 to above 100,000, 51% higher compared with the year-ago period, the report said.Imports from BYD (HKG:1211, SHE:002594) helped lift Chinese car imports, according to the report.Electric vehicles and hybrids comprised nearly 46% of new car sales across all sources in May, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries said Wednesday.(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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Market Chatter: China's Trade Council Blasts US Tariff Proposal

China's trade council blasted proposed U.S. tariffs of up to 12.5% on Chinese goods, Reuters reported Friday.The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade voiced strong dissatisfaction, calling Washington's move a unilateral deviation from global trade rules, according to the report.The Chinese business community urged the U.S. to halt trade restriction abuses and resolve differences through dialogue, Reuters wrote.(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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Xi to Visit Kim Jong Un in North Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea from June 8 to 9, Xinhua News Agency reported Friday, citing a spokesperson for the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party.Xi's visit to Pyongyang to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is seen to showcase the Chinese leader's ability to deal with all sides "in an increasingly fractured world," Bloomberg reported separately Friday.

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Persian Gulf Gloom Darkens Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets fell back Thursday on overnight Wall Street cues and after media reports of fresh hostilities between US and Iranian forces, including a fresh barrage unleashed by Tehran upon the Kuwait International Airport.Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo finished in the red, as did most other regional exchanges, on the dimming outlook for a settlement that could re-open the Strait of Hormuz, the sea passageway vital to Asian Pacific crude supplies.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened lower and could not recover, finishing off 1.3% as traders weighed Middle East war reports against rich tech-sector valuations.The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 931.44 to 67,470.69, as losing issues outnumbered gainers 166 to 56.Leading the upside was semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker Disco, up 5.1%, while tech financier SoftBank declined 11.3%.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened lower and drifted south, closing off 1.5%.The broad gauge Hang Seng fell 379.81 to 25,253.40 as losing issues outnumbered gainers 75 to 12. The Hang Seng TECH Index lost 1.6% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index fell 0.9%.Leading the upside was toolmaker Techtronic, gaining 1.7%, while Contemporary Amperex Technology declined 7%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite fell 0.6% to 4,057.78.On the other regional exchanges, the South Korean KOSPI fell 1.8%; the Taiwan TWSE declined 1.7%; the Australian ASX 200 declined 1.1%; the Singapore Straits Times Index fell 1.4%, but the Thai Set advanced 0.4%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was steady.The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index fell 1.7% on the day.

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China to Cut Gasoline, Diesel Prices on Friday

China will lower retail prices of gasoline by 525 yuan per ton and diesel by 505 yuan per ton, the National Development and Reform Commission said ​Thursday.The price cut is effective at midnight Friday.

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China's Onshore ESG Bond Issuance Declines 21% in Q1, Fitch Says

China's onshore ESG bond issuance dropped 21% year on year in the first quarter, a reversal from a 70% rise in 2025, Sustainable Fitch said in a recent release.Offshore issuance continued to be muted, with sovereign activity driving early second-quarter trends, the ESG data provider said.ESG-labeled panda bond issuance doubled in the first quarter, due to competitive renminbi funding rates and enhanced panda bond systems, Sustainable Fitch said.However, ESG-labeled bonds still have a small share in total panda bond issuance, driven by sovereign and supranational issuers and with limited corporate participation, the data provider said.

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Chinese Shares Fall on New Tariff Plans; Shenzhen InfoGem Technologies Down 5%

Chinese shares declined on Thursday as the U.S. proposes additional tariffs on 60 countries, including China.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, fell 0.6% to 4,057.78. The Shenzhen Component Index went down 0.3% to 15,661.57.The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump proposed new tariffs on imports from 60 countries, citing their failure to curb trade in goods made with forced labor.The U.S. Trade Representative proposed 10% additional duties on imports from 15 economies, including the European Union and the U.K. Meanwhile, 45 countries including China would face additional duties of 12.5%.In response, China denied the presence of forced labor in the country, slamming the U.S. for using probes on the issue as a pretext for additional tariffs."There is no such thing as 'forced labor' in China, and we oppose using this as a pretext for political manipulation," said Beijing's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning.In company news, Shenzhen InfoGem Technologies (SHE:300085) denied online rumors that the company is under investigation. Shares of the financial technology company closed 5% lower Thursday.

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China Slams Proposed US Tariffs, Denies Forced Labor Claims

China denied the presence of forced labor in the country, slamming the U.S. for using probes on the issue as a pretext for additional tariffs, Beijing's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said Wednesday."There is no such thing as 'forced labor' in China, and we oppose using this as a pretext for political manipulation," Mao said in a regular press briefing.Beijing has "consistently opposed all forms of unilateral tariff measures," Mao said.She also called on the U.S. to use dialogue to resolve trade issues.Section 301 inquiries by the U.S. found that 60 economies, including China and Hong Kong, failed to impose forced import prohibitions, according to a report by the U.S. Trade Representative released June 2.Following the investigation, the USTR proposed a 12.5% tariff on China, among other countries mentioned in the report.

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China's Carbon Dioxide Emissions Increase on Wastage of Power from Renewables

Chinese carbon dioxide emissions rose 2% in the first quarter due to an increase in unused power generated by renewables, according to an analysis published Thursday on Carbon Brief.Coal and gas usage for power generation grew in the same quarter despite a record amount of capacity for wind and solar power, Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air lead analyst Lauri Myllyvirta said in the report.An increase in reported curtailment due to inflexible management of coal power plants and power grids, and not a lack of grid infrastructure, led to wasted power from renewables, Myllyvirta said.Solar and wind usage rates fell in the first quarter, Bloomberg reported separately the same day, citing data from the National New Energy Consumption Monitoring and Early Warning Center published in May.The inability to leverage fully China's wind and solar power sources could expose the country further to the effects of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the analysis said.

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China Slams OECD Report On Huge Market Subsidies

China criticized an OECD report that claimed the country had an unfair advantage when it comes to state subsidies.The report from the OECD, or the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, said Beijing's support for Chinese firms across 15 key industries was three to eight times higher than the support levels found within OECD member nations.During a Thursday press conference, a spokesperson from the Ministry of Commerce said the report lacked "unified measurement standards" and is biased, one-sided, and arbitrary."China's industrial subsidy policies strictly adhere to WTO rules and earnestly fulfill its transparency obligations," the spokesperson said.

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Market Chatter: China Taps State-Backed Commission to Manage Overseas Mining Deals

Beijing has tasked the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) to manage the coordination of its overseas metals and mining deals, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing sources.Guangyan International Investment, which is owned by state firm China Minmetals, will invest in projects, as well as offer support on compliance and the planning of international contracts, the report said.In May, major metals companies, such as Zijin Mining Group (SHA:601899, HKG:2899) and China Baowu Steel Group, were told in a meeting that they would be receiving support from the government for overseas investments, sources told the media outlet.Guangyan International Investment does not have an email address, butreached out to China Minmetals for comment, and they have yet to respond.The NDRC, Zijin and Baowu did not immediately respond to' request for comment.(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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Market Chatter: China Southern Power Stops Pursuing $4 Billion Transelec Deal

China Southern Power Grid halted efforts to gain control of Transelec, Chile's largest power transmission company, following about two years of negotiations, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday.The Chinese state-owned electricity enterprise, which already holds nearly 28% of Transelec, ended talks with Canadian pension funds owning the remaining 72% stake, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.The sources said the potential transaction, valued at over $4 billion, faced disagreements over valuation and structure, Bloomberg reported.However, the broader political environment also weighed heavily on the talks, as the U.S. urged Latin American governments to scrutinize Chinese investments in critical infrastructure, the sources reportedly said.(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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China's Q1 ESG Bond Issuance Down 21%

China's onshore ESG-labeled bond issuance dropped 21% year on year in the first quarter, following a strong 70% rebound in 2025, according to a Wednesday news release from Sustainable Fitch.Offshore issuance remained subdued, though sovereign activity supported early Q2 momentum.Onshore social bonds were resilient, with corporate participation broadening across utilities and infrastructure.ESG-labeled panda bond issuance doubled annually in Q1, driven by competitive renminbi funding rates, but remained a small fraction of total panda bonds.

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Market Chatter: Tencent, CATL Among Investors in DeepSeek's Debut Funding Round

Sources said DeepSeek counts Tencent (HKG:0700) and Contemporary Amperex Technology (SHE:300750, HKG:3750), or CATL, as investors in its debut external funding round, Reuters reported Wednesday.The Chinese artificial intelligence startup is set to raise 50 billion yuan, which could value DeepSeek between 350 billion and 400 billion yuan, according to the report.The fundraising breaks from founder Liang Wenfeng's previous strategy of relying solely on his quant hedge ​fund High-Flyer to back operations, Reuters wrote.(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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AI Optimism Elevates Asian Stock Markets

Asian stock markets largely rallied on Wednesday amid optimism regarding artificial intelligence-related shares, following rallies in peer issues overnight on Wall Street. Concerns regarding Persian Gulf hostilities were shrugged off.Shanghai and Tokyo finished in the green, while Hong Kong lagged. Other regional exchanges finished higher, but with trading floors in Bangkok and Seoul closed on holiday.In Japan, the Nikkei 225 opened higher and rose to the close, finishing up 2.5% as investors again leaned into semiconductor-sector enterprises.The benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 1,667.89 to 68,402.13, striking a fresh apex, as gaining issues outnumbered losers 163 to 60.Leading the upside was semiconductor-manufacturing equipment maker Screen, up 17.9%, while software-quality tester Shift fell 12.2%.In economic news, Japan's composite purchasing managers index (PMI), a combination of the nation's manufacturing and services sectors, logged at 51.1 in May, down from 52.2 in April, but still notched above the 50-marker that separates growth from contraction.In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng Index opened lower and declined thereafter, finishing off 1.6% as traders mulled better investment opportunities in mainland shares or other markets. Mainland China-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that target Hong Kong-listed equities logged a record $3.69 billion in outflows last week, according to news service Bloomberg.The broad gauge Hang Seng fell 405.11 to 25,633.21, as losing issues outnumbered gainers 76 to 13. The Hang Seng TECH Index lost 2.7% on the day, while the Mainland Properties Index fell 1.6%.Leading the upside was state-owned conglomerate CITIC, gaining 2.3%, while Wuxi Biologics declined 7%.On the mainland, the Shanghai Composite rose 0.2% to 4,083.97.In economic news, mainland China's composite purchasing managers output index registered at 54.0 in May, up from 53.1 in April, reported S&P Global/Rating Dog.On the other regional exchanges, the Taiwan TWSE inclined 2%; the Australian ASX 200 inclined 0.7%; and the Singapore Straits Times Index rose 0.8%. In late trading in Mumbai, the Sensex was down 0.4%The MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index rose 0.6% on the day.

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Port Economy Output in Chinese Port Cities Rises in 2025

The added value of the port economy of China's seaport cities reached 7 trillion yuan in 2025, Xinhua reported Tuesday, citing a report by an institute under the Ministry of Transport released during an international shipping expo.The added value of the port economy in the country's inner port cities reached 2.7 trillion yuan, equivalent to 9.7% of their total economic input.Chinese cities' port economy refers to aggregate economic activities around ports.

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Market Chatter: China's Carriers to Cut Fuel Surcharges

Chinese airlines, including Air China (SHA:601111, HKG:0753), said fuel surcharges on mainland routes will be reduced for tickets sold from June 5, state-owned media reported Tuesday.The surcharge will decline by 10 yuan to 80 yuan per segment for routes of 800 kilometers or less, and by 20 yuan to 150 yuan for longer routes, according to the report.Infants will remain exempt, while children, disabled servicemen and disabled police officers will receive a 50% discount, Xinhua wrote.(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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