China A-share precious metals sector extended gains; Sichuan Gold, Xiaocheng Technology and Zhuzhi Group jumped over 7%, while Zhongjin Gold, Shanjin International and Xingye Silver-Tin also rose.

Aug 4 — CSRC filings show Zhongou Fund has filed for its first ETF, the Zhongou CSI Robotics ETF. The filing leaves all top-20 non-money fund managers by AUM with ETF offerings. Industry sources say the move appears aimed at building capacity to compete in the active ETF market.

Turkey on the 4th said it is seriously concerned after two commercial freighters, Yasar and Nadezhda, were struck by drone attacks on the Black Sea after sailing from Russia’s Novorossiysk on the 3rd; multiple crew were injured. Turkey’s foreign ministry warned the conflict’s spillover now threatens civilian shipping and regional stability, and called for urgent, concrete measures from all parties, particularly Russia and Ukraine, to safeguard maritime navigation and prevent further attacks on commercial vessels.