Most-active precious metals futures contracts fell: SHFE Au2610 down 1.14% at 882.62 yuan/gram; SHFE Ag2610 down 3.66% at 13,898 yuan/kg.

U.S. President Trump said the U.S. will swiftly end Iran's nuclear threat.

China's National Taxation Administration said tax and fee receipts totaled 16.7 trillion yuan in 1H; tax revenue exceeded 10 trillion yuan, up 4.9% YoY. The administration cited broadly improving economic activity, a continued rebound in the PPI and strong growth in some emerging sectors and key industries; social insurance contributions were 4.5 trillion yuan and non-tax revenue 1.8 trillion yuan, supporting state fiscal capacity.