Japan 20-year government bond yield rose 2.5 bps to 3.835%.

派拉蒙(PSKY.O)：要约截止日期已延长至8月28日。

China's National Bureau of Statistics said at an Aug. 17 State Council press briefing that efforts to curb 'involution-style' competition and to govern capacity in key industries are continuing to show results. Supply‑demand has improved in some sectors: July prices for lithium‑ion battery manufacturing and photovoltaic (PV) equipment and components rose 8.9% and 2.8% YoY, respectively. Authorities said next steps will focus on expanding domestic demand, optimizing supply, cultivating new growth drivers, sustaining the comprehensive crackdown on 'involution', ensuring supply and stabilizing prices, and keeping industrial goods prices on an even footing.