Onshore yuan closed at 6.7205 per dollar at 16:30 on Aug 26, gaining 24 pips from the previous session.

International Criminal Court President Akane said she expects the Japanese government to provide support to limit the negative impact of U.S. sanctions.

China energy and chemical sector slid as onshore main futures contracts fell sharply intraday. Low-sulfur fuel oil (LU) main contract dropped over 8% to 4,691 yuan/ton; fuel oil main contract fell over 8% to 3,610 yuan/ton. Styrene (EB) main contract fell 4.0% to 8,608 yuan/ton; PTA main contract fell 4.0% to 5,550 yuan/ton; methanol main contract fell 4.0% to 2,828 yuan/ton; benzene main contract fell 4.0% to 7,471 yuan/ton.