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China's Social Security Fund Expands A-Share Holdings Across Three Sectors
Half-year disclosures show new and increased stakes focused on semiconductors, clean energy, and non-ferrous resources.

China Pension Fund Reaches 3.52 Trillion Yuan with 5.76% Return in 2025
The National Council for Social Security Fund reported steady investment gains and expanded equity across local and risk fund holdings.

Global Institutions Signal Confidence in Chinese Equities After Market Pullback
Foreign investment firms highlight policy support, intact AI fundamentals, and massive ETF inflows as foundations for a market recovery.

China-Europe Freight Trains Reach 130,000 Trips Across Decade of Brand Growth
The China-Europe Railway Express hits a key operational milestone as official reports highlight ten years of standardized transcontinental rail operations.

China's 31 Regions Post H1 Economic Results as Major Provinces Drive Growth
All 31 provincial-level regions achieved positive GDP growth in the first half of the year, with major economic hubs continuing to underpin national economic stability.

China Development Bank Agricultural Lending Rises 111% to 25.9 Billion Yuan in H1 2026
Policy bank doubles agricultural credit to fund farmland restoration, marine ranching, and seed technology projects.

AI Infrastructure Boom Drives Strong Profit Growth in China Non-Ferrous Metals Sector
Surging demand for AI servers and grid infrastructure lifts prices for key industrial metals including copper and tin, boosting upstream earnings.

Chinese Markets Slump as STAR 50 Drops Over 5% While Nuclear Stocks Gain
Major A-share indices closed lower on August 3 as tech equities retreated while nuclear power and AI application sectors posted gains.

A-Share Listed Companies Launch Large Buybacks and Share Cancellations
Major Chinese firms announce repurchase plans up to 2 billion yuan, with several designating shares for cancellation to enhance capital efficiency.

China Approves Eight Nuclear Reactors in 170 Billion Yuan Expansion
State Council approvals for four projects drive a surge in domestic energy stocks as Beijing accelerates deployment of its Hualong One 2.0 design.

HKEX Launches World's Sole Offshore 5-Year China Treasury Bond Futures
The RMB-denominated contracts aim to provide global institutional investors with a dedicated interest-rate hedging tool for China's 200-trillion-yuan bond market.

Din Tai Fung Closes Shanghai Store, Leaving 14 Outlets in Mainland China
The Taiwanese dining chain continues re-evaluating its Mainland footprint while shifting toward HQ direct management and fee-free store models.