- China's three major A-share indices rose 0.8% to 1.3% by midday on 17 Aug 2026, alongside the RMB central parity rate reaching 6.7873.
- Chip stocks and major sectors generally advanced, highlighted by CXMT surging 9% with its market capitalization surpassing RMB 4.02 trillion.
- KWEICHOW MOUTAI dropped over 4% after reporting a 1.95% YoY decline in 1H26 net profit to RMB 44.517 billion.