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Trading amid mixed May data from China, including faster industrial production growth but falling fixed-asset investment and retail sales.
China's cumulative forklift sales reached 1.0 million units from January to July, up 17.7% from the previous year, CCTV Finance reported during the weekend.Domestic sales rose 15% to 629,000 units, while exports climbed 22% to over 380,000 units, according to the report.
Following a ban on concealed doors on electric vehicles in China enacted in February, Tesla and other Chinese EV makers filed recall notices with the State Administration for Market Regulation covering about 4.3 million cars.Tesla is leading the move with the recall of about 2.98 million vehicles, noting that it will provide over-the-air software updates to address the issue.Tesla's recall covers domestically produced Model 3 and Model Y units, along with imported Model S, Model X, and Model 3 vehicles. The emergency mechanical door handles are "difficult to identify and operate because their color is similar to the interior trim," and could "hinder occupants from quickly opening the doors to escape and impede rescue efforts by those outside the vehicle, posing a safety hazard," the SAMR said.The US-headquartered automaker said it will affix warning labels free of charge to vehicles within the recall scope.Xiaomi (HKG:1810) will recall 390,435 of its units, and Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology (HKG:9863) will recall 371,200. XPeng (HKG:9868) will fix 264,842 cars.Geely Automobile's (HKG: 0175) Zeekr will repair 92,658 units, while Chery Automobile (HKG: 9973) will fix 68,488. Dongfeng Motor (HKG: 0489) will recall 53,452, BAIC Motor (HKG: 1958) will see 46,850 units repaired, and FAW will recall 11,908 units.The ban, first announced in February and taking effect on Jan. 1, 2027, will require EV makers to equip mechanical release systems on car doors. Automakers with already-approved automatic concealed door models have two years to change their designs, the industry ministry said at the time.The safety rule was introduced following several crashes where power failures prevented rescuers from opening the automatic doors, Bloomberg reported.Among those crashes was a Xiaomi electric sedan, which caught fire in an early-morning crash in Chengdu, China, back in October 2025.This marks China's largest automotive recall to date, multiple media reports said.
Internet technology company TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, will pay $400 million to settle U.S. litigation over compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.The settlement includes an immediate $300 million payment and an additional $100 million after a prior decree is vacated, according to a Friday news release by the U.S. Department of Justice.This settlement ranks among the largest ever secured in a COPPA case.
Chinese shares opened mixed on Monday as escalating Middle East geopolitical tensions continued to influence investor sentiment.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, opened 0.4% lower to 3,891.18. The Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.2% to 14,118.02.The mixed performance came as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned an "economic D-Day is coming for Iran," threatening countries that continue doing business with Tehran,.Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei responded by vowing to "neutralize the economic war" and threatening to halt all oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz if U.S. pressure continues, according to CNN reports.
Chinese shares rose on Friday, as investor sentiment was boosted by signals of further policy support from the government.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, closed 1.48 points higher to 3,905.20. The Shenzhen Component Index rose 0.9% to 14,094.17.Vice Finance Minister Liao Min said China will roll out additional fiscal measures to counter slowing economic growth, with more spending directed toward households and consumption to boost weak domestic demand, The Hong Kong Standard reported.Liao said authorities are preparing new fiscal-financial support for the second half of 2026, while strengthening coordination with the central bank and regulators, according to the report. He also reaffirmed commitments to deepening fiscal reforms and maintaining "iron discipline" against new hidden local government debt.In company news, Nantong Jianghai Capacitor (SHE:002484) posted first-half attributable net profit of 383.3 million yuan, up 6.9% from 358.5 million yuan the previous year. Shares of the aluminum electrolytic capacitor manufacturer jumped 7% Friday.
China's export of yttrium oxide to the U.S. rose to 29 metric tons in July, becoming the second-highest since Beijing imposed rare earth export curbs in April 2025, Reuters reported Thursday, citing data from Chinese customs.The shipments came ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's trip to the U.S. in September. The talks will cover trade issues between the two countries, the report said.The rare earth material is used for aerospace and other critical aviation applications.(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.)
Chinese shares opened lower on Friday as investor sentiment was rattled by escalating U.S. threats against Iran.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, opened 0.3% lower to 3,891.18. The Shenzhen Component Index declined 0.3% to 13,935.64.U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a new series of economic measures would "collapse" the Iranian government, calling on countries worldwide to join the effort, CNBC reported.The threat follows heightened volatility in the Middle East, where the United Arab Emirates recently suspended all trade and financial transactions with Iran after alleging that two ballistic missiles were launched from Iranian territory. Iran has rejected the accusation, calling it "baseless" and a disruption to regional trust-building efforts, NDTV reported.
Hui Ka Yan, the founder of Chinese property conglomerate Evergrande Group and once was one of the richest men in Asia, was sentenced to life in prison by the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court in Guangdong Province on Thursday.The Chinese court found Hui, also known as Xu Jiayin, guilty of multiple crimes, while 56 related individuals will be imprisoned between 22 months and 18 years. The crimes include corporate bribery, unlawful disclosure of important information and illegal issuance of loans and securities, various media agencies reported.As part of the sentencing, Evergrande Group, which was forced to delist from the Hong Kong exchange in 2025, faced a fine of 8.82 billion yuan, while Evergrande Real Estate Group received a fine of 7 billion yuan."The criminal acts of Xu and the two companies seriously disrupted the socialist market economy, infringed upon public and private property rights, and undermined the integrity of public officials in the performance of their duties, the court said, adding that given the exceptionally large sums involved, the particularly egregious circumstances, the extraordinarily heavy economic losses caused, and the extremely serious harm to society, they should be severely punished in accordance with the law," Xinhua wrote.Hui's legal woes started in late 2021 when Evergrande defaulted on loans following Beijing's 2020 debt crackdown in the real estate sector. In April 2026, Hui pleaded guilty. Thursday's ruling found that the Evergrande group of companies was engaged in widespread financial fraud via inflated assets and concealed liabilities, among others.The liquidators for Evergrande had no comment on the ruling when reached by.
(Corrects to remove reference to Evergrande's delisted ticker in Hong Kong)China's embattled property developer Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court on Thursday, state media CCTV News reported.Hui, also known as Xu Jiayin, was also deprived of political rights for life and had all his personal property confiscated. Evergrande Group was fined 8.82 billion yuan, while Evergrande Real Estate was fined 7 billion yuan, according to the report.The court found Hui guilty of multiple crimes, including fundraising fraud, illegal absorption of public deposits, and fraudulent securities issuance. He was also convicted of illegally using funds and embezzlement, among other offenses.The court said Evergrande Group, Evergrande Real Estate, and Hui repeatedly falsified financial statements, inflated assets, and concealed liabilities between 2016 and 2021. It said the offenses caused particularly serious economic losses and social harm. Illegal gains will continue to be recovered, with restitution taking priority over fines and property confiscation.A total of 56 other people linked to Evergrande were also sentenced on Thursday, CCTV reported.Evergrande's debt crisis came to a head in December 2021 when the company defaulted on a US dollar bond.A Hong Kong court ordered the company's liquidation in 2024, and Evergrande was delisted from the Hong Kong stock exchange last year, marking the collapse of one of China's biggest property developers.
Taiwan is seeing severe bottlenecks in its technology sector as China deliberately delays shipments of aerospace and optical materials to the island, Nikkei Asia reported Thursday.Since 2025, exports of germanium and quartz have faced prolonged customs scrutiny, according to the report. Chipmakers have experienced months-long lead times with no alternative suppliers and aerospace companies also face neodymium magnet disruptions.China's General Administration of Customs was not immediately available 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.)
Chinese shares rose on Thursday as the central bank kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged in line with market expectations.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, closed 0.2% higher at 3,903.72. The Shenzhen Component Index climbed 0.6% to 13,972.78.The People's Bank of China held its benchmark lending rates unchanged at the monthly fixing on Thursday, a decision that aligned with market expectations tracked by Investing.com. The one-year loan prime rate remained at 3.0%, while the five-year LPR stayed flat at 3.5%.Sentiment also improved after policymakers unveiled plans to expand housing provident fund withdrawal rules. Effective Sept. 20, Beijing will remove the eligibility threshold for rent to exceed a prescribed portion of household income. The decree will also allow for withdrawal of the provident fund for new purposes.In company news, Zhejiang Chint Electrics (SHA:601877) logged photovoltaic installed capacity of over 28.9 gigawatts as of June 30, of which residential installed capacity comprised 26.0 gigawatts. Shares of the electrical equipment manufacturer rose 10% Thursday.
China's embattled property developer Evergrande (HKG:3333) founder Hui Ka Yan was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court on Thursday, state media CCTV News reported.Hui, also known as Xu Jiayin, was also deprived of political rights for life and had all his personal property confiscated. Evergrande Group was fined 8.82 billion yuan, while Evergrande Real Estate was fined 7 billion yuan, according to the report.The court found Hui guilty of multiple crimes, including fundraising fraud, illegal absorption of public deposits, and fraudulent securities issuance.He was also convicted of illegally using funds and embezzlement, among other offences.The court said Evergrande Group, Evergrande Real Estate, and Hui repeatedly falsified financial statements, inflated assets, and concealed liabilities between 2016 and 2021.It said the offences caused particularly serious economic losses and social harm. Illegal gains will continue to be recovered, with restitution taking priority over fines and property confiscation.A total of 56 other people linked to Evergrande were also sentenced on Thursday, CCTV reported.Evergrande's debt crisis came to a head in December 2021 when the company defaulted on a US dollar bond.A Hong Kong court ordered the company's liquidation in 2024, and Evergrande was delisted from the Hong Kong stock exchange last year, marking the collapse of one of China's biggest property developers.
China shares rose at market open on Thursday as the People's Bank of China maintained its loan prime rates.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, opened 0.3% higher to 3,907.21. The Shenzhen Component Index climbed 1.0% to 14,032.97.The PBOC kept its benchmark lending rates steady at its monthly fixing on Thursday, matching the consensus forecast tracked by Investing.com.The one-year LPR, which serves as the benchmark for most corporate and household loans, was held at 3.0%. The five-year LPR, the reference rate for residential mortgages, was maintained at 3.5%.
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) kept its benchmark lending rates steady at its monthly fixing on Thursday, matching the consensus forecast tracked by Investing.com.The one-year loan prime rate (LPR), which serves as the benchmark for most corporate and household loans, was held at 3.0%.Meanwhile, the five-year LPR, the reference rate for residential mortgages, was maintained at 3.5%.
China criticized the European Union for its use of the Foreign Subsidies Regulation to probe JD.com's (HKG:9618) planned 2.2 billion euro takeover of Ceconomy.The Ministry of Justice ruled on Aug. 19, that the EU's investigation constitutes improper extraterritorial jurisdiction, according to the ministry's statement on Wednesday.The decision stems from the EU's arbitrary demands for extensive information from the Chinese entity, which China views as a severe violation of international rule of law.Acting under its anti-undue extraterritorial jurisdiction regulations, China has prohibited any organization or individual from implementing or assisting these measures to protect national sovereignty and citizens' rights.China urges the EU to correct its practices immediately and warns of resolute legal retaliation if the EU persists in its unilateral actions.
China is set to expand withdrawal rules for its housing provident fund effective Sept. 20, Xinhua News Agency reported Tuesday, citing a decree by the State Council.Beijing will remove the eligibility threshold for rent to exceed a prescribed portion of household income, the report said.The decree will also allow for withdrawal of the provident fund for new purposes, including home renovations and paying property management fees, the report said.
Chinese regulators permitted small batches of Nvidia's H200 chips to enter the mainland, with ByteDance and Tencent ((HKG:0700)) each receiving about 10,000 processors recently, The Financial Times reported Wednesday.Sources said the U.S. cleared the purchase of up to 100,000 H200s apiece, Beijing wants majority of these kept offshore to support domestic chipmakers, according to the report.The partial loosening aims to help local artificial intelligence labs close the gap with U.S. rivals, though training still relies heavily on Nvidia's technology.ByteDance, Tencent and China's National Development and Reform Commission did not immediately reply to; requests 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.)
Chinese shares closed lower on Wednesday, tracking losses on Wall Street amid a selloff in technology stocks and rising U.S. Treasury yields.The Shanghai Composite Index, the main gauge of Chinese stocks, closed 2.4% lower to 3,894.42. The Shenzhen Component Index plunged 5.0% to 13,890.15.Tech stocks fell hard, with the SSE STAR 50 Index (SHA:000688), the benchmark for the 50 largest science and technology companies on the Shanghai bourse, plunging 7%.Concerns over debt financing for artificial intelligence projects in the U.S. stock market are intensifying, with investors increasingly pricing in the risks associated with AI-related capital expenditure, according to China Fund News.Also exacerbating risk-off sentiment was the 4.72% rise in the 10-year U.S. Treasury note, marking its highest level in several months.The upward pressure on overseas rates reflects vigorous capital spending in AI and escalating energy costs, Northeast Securities said, adding that prolonged high interest rates would eventually restrain economic expansion and place negative pressure on China's export performance.In company news, Unitree Robotics (SHA:688836) shares closed at 845yuan apiece on their first day of trading on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market board Wednesday. This marked a 460% jump from the robotics company's initial public offering price of 150.80 yuan.
Chip company Yangtze Memory Technologies, or YMTC, completed its pre-listing tutoring and was deemed to meet listing standards on corporate governance, accounting and internal controls, Bloomberg News reported Wednesday, citing a report on the China Securities Regulatory Commission's website.YMTC is now poised to follow ChangXin Memory Technologies (SHA:688825) or CXMT, according to the report.CXMT raised 66.6 billion yuan last month, marking China's second-largest mainland initial public offering, Bloomberg said.CITIC Securities and CSC Financial handled YMTC's tutoring process, according to the report.(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.)
Nokia plans to lay off most of its employees and shut down sites in China by the end of the year as it gradually withdraws its 40-year operations from the mainland, South China Morning Post reported Tuesday.The Finland-based telecommunications company's mobile networks and network infrastructure businesses are expected to cut the workforce in batches, but it is not clear how many would be affected by the move, the report said, citing people familiar with the matter.The layoff was announced in an internal online video conference at its Helsinki headquarters earlier in the month, the sources reportedly said.A spokesperson for the company told the SCMP that it is adjusting its operational footprint in the mainland because business in the country has steadily declined in the last several years, but did not confirm the reported layoffs.Nokia did not 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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