Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 1.00% intraday.

China's State Taxation Administration said tax cuts, fee reductions and refunds tied to urban renewal totaled 487.0 bln yuan in 1H. Measures included 209.8 bln yuan for housing support—VAT and deed tax exemptions for public rental housing and continuation of personal income tax relief related to residents' replacement home purchases to meet rigid and improving housing demand. Support for green, low-carbon city construction accounted for 168.4 bln yuan, including partial corporate income tax offsets for investments in environmental protection, energy- and water-saving and safety equipment, and vehicle purchase tax exemptions for urban public transport companies buying buses and electric vehicles.

Yonhap reported Japan's defence minister will skip the annual defence dialogue in South Korea.