Global Chip LOF will be suspended from market open on Oct. 9, 2026, and will reopen at 10:30 a.m. on the same day. Redemption requests will be processed as normal during the suspension.

Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China views trade with Europe as mutually beneficial but noted European countries are pursuing stronger protective measures. On what steps China might take to allay EU concerns she referred queries to the relevant Chinese departments. As a principle, Mao said China hopes the EU will meet it halfway and resolve mutual concerns through dialogue and consultation to support healthy, stable China‑EU economic and trade relations, which she said serves both sides' interests.

Maersk will raise its emergency fuel surcharge (EFS) to 20% effective Oct. 12, 2026.