Shanghai Gold Exchange gold T+D opened 0.2% lower in Thursday evening trade (July 23) at 895.5 yuan/gram; silver T+D opened 0.03% higher at 14,499 yuan/kg.

Wang Yi met Brazil foreign minister Vieira. Wang said under their leaders' strategic guidance China and Brazil have advanced a comprehensive strategic partnership and should maintain strategic communication, strengthen coordination and deepen cooperation. China will continue to support Brazil's sovereignty, security and development and expects reciprocal respect for its core interests. China offered closer cooperation in space, connectivity and artificial intelligence and welcomed Brazil joining the World AI Cooperation Organization. Vieira said the leaders keep close communication and high mutual trust, bilateral exchanges are frequent and trade hit a record high last year; Brazil seeks deeper finance and trade ties and tighter coordination with China at the UN and BRICS.

Hyundai Motor says hybrid vehicles accounted for 18.9% of its Q2 vehicle sales.