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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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China Shares Open Lower on Hawkish US Fed Signals

Chinese shares opened lower on Thursday amid hawkish signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, opened 0.4% lower to 3,812.11. The Shenzhen Component Index slid 0.9% to 13,531.07.While the Federal Reserve maintained the target range for the federal funds rate at 3.5% to 3.75% for the fifth consecutive time, the presidents of the Cleveland, Minneapolis and Dallas regional Fed banks advocated for a 25-basis-point rate hike, marking the first time in 10 years that three Fed presidents opposed the move and signaling a more hawkish tilt than expected.This highlights the growing division within the Fed amid high oil prices and renewed inflationary pressures, according to Yuanta Securities Hong Kong.

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Market Chatter: Moonshot Valuation Reaches $35 Billion After Surpassing Funding Round Target

Moonshot AI raised $3.5 billion, higher than its target of up to $2 billion, after closing a financial round that put the Chinese startup at a valuation of $35 billion, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.The startup is now reaching out to investors for another funding round at around $50 billion before going public in Hong Kong, the news outlet said.Moonshot 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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Liquidity Measures Lift China Stocks; Fujian Funeng Up 3%

Chinese equities finished Wednesday's session higher, supported by fresh liquidity measures from the central bank.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, closed 0.4% higher to 3,828.47. The Shenzhen Component Index climbed 1.1% to 13,658.44.The People's Bank of China conducted 206.5 billion yuan in seven-day reverse repos at 1.40%, alongside an additional 600 billion yuan via an overnight facility, though the latter's rate was not disclosed, Reuters reported.The central bank had previously signaled it would inject 2.1 trillion yuan in total via overnight repos from July 29 through Aug. 3.However, market sentiment was tempered by news that the U.S. Federal Communications Commission is targeting imports of robotics and inverters from China. The FCC updated its "Covered List" to include imports of new robots and power inverters, with the latest restrictions aiming to target Chinese cybersecurity risks while pressuring firms to bring artificial intelligence manufacturing to the U.S.In company news, Fujian Funeng (SHA:600483) signed a letter of intent to wholly sell loss-making textile subsidiary Funeng Nanfang to its indirect controlling shareholder, Energy and Petrochemical Group. Shares of the power producer closed 3% higher Wednesday.

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Market Chatter: Jack Ma-Backed OceanBase Seeks Up to 3 Billion Yuan in Funding Round for AI Boost

AI database service company Beijing OceanBase Technology is in talks to raise between 2 billion yuan and 3 billion yuan from a series A funding round, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.The Jack Ma-backed company is improving its AI analytics capabilities and boosting its handling of semi-structured and unstructured data, according to the report.OceanBase was initially built to help with Ant Group's internal database management in 2010, according to the report.The AI database company 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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