China's Customs said it has implemented zero-tariff treatment for 63 countries. In 1H, China's imports and exports with 31 free-trade agreement partners rose 28.1% YoY, accounting for 46.5% of total foreign trade. Comprehensive bonded zones handled 4.34 trillion yuan of imports and exports in 1H, up 28.2% YoY.

51Job's 2026 AI Talent Insight shows roughly 80% of AI-related vacancies are in general AI and algorithm roles; robotics and large models make up the secondary segments. Median monthly pay for AI roles is 25,340 yuan. Over 40% of roles require a master's degree or higher and 60% require 5–10 years of industry-specific experience. Employers are paying premiums for senior hires who combine technical skill with industry-domain knowledge and the ability to deliver commercial implementation.

FTSE China A50 futures opened down 0.11%.