Global Chip LOF will suspend trading from market open on 23 July 2026 and resume at 10:30 on the same day. Redemption requests will be processed normally during the suspension.

Lithium carbonate most-active futures contract up 2.00% intraday at 143,160 yuan/ton.

On July 20 the European Commission fined AliExpress €550 million under the EU Digital Services Act. MOFCOM said China is strongly dissatisfied and seriously concerned, accusing the EU of using platform regulation to erect digital barriers and impose discriminatory measures that restrict Chinese e‑commerce firms' operations in Europe. MOFCOM urged the EU to stop exploiting ambiguous legal language and abusing discretionary power, to treat Chinese companies fairly and impartially. China said it will support Chinese firms in pursuing legal remedies and will take forceful measures to defend their interests.