On Sept 8 the Foreign Ministry held a routine press briefing. Refinitiv asked who would represent China at India's upcoming 18th BRICS leaders' summit and what China's expectations were. The ministry said China values BRICS cooperation and supports India successfully hosting this year's leaders' meeting, but had no details to provide on participation or expectations.

RBA Assistant Governor Hunt said the housing market is an important transmission mechanism for monetary policy.

{"title":"Kweichow Moutai raises prices for sixth time this year; Feitian 500ml retail 1,766 yuan, stores say stock adequate","content":"Kweichow Moutai has again raised retail prices at its self-operated stores ahead of the seasonal sales peak, marking the sixth adjustment this year. Feitian 53% 500ml has risen from 1,753 yuan to 1,766 yuan, one month after the previous change; Feitian 53% 1L moved from 3,269 yuan to 3,291 yuan. The round also increased prices for Five-Star 53% 500ml, 53% 200ml and the 53% 500ml×2 (Bingwu Horse-year) pack; two SKUs were trimmed slightly—53% 50ml×5 (gold) and Feitian 43% 500ml. The iMoutai app has not updated Feitian or the kilogram bottle; post-adjustment, in-store Feitian retail is 127 yuan above iMoutai. Store staff said product availability is adequate and the price changes follow a "market-driven" pricing principle, now implemented across national self-operated outlets."}