As of Aug 14, Shanghai Stock Exchange margin financing balance was 1,354.998 bln yuan, down 1.311 bln from the previous session; Shenzhen Stock Exchange was 1,284.53 bln yuan, down 0.53 bln. Combined margin financing totaled 2,639.528 bln yuan, down 1.841 bln.

伊拉克財政部長：霍爾木茲海峽關閉對伊拉克經濟產生了直接影響。

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Chan Mo‑po said on 16th the city will further consolidate and enhance its role as an international aviation hub. In 1H aircraft movements exceeded 200,000, up 4.4% YoY, and passenger traffic reached 32.8m, up 11.7% YoY. Around 140 carriers now serve Hong Kong to more than 225 destinations. Jan–Jul visitor arrivals totalled 31.22m, up 12% YoY, with resumed exhibitions and events cited as drawing additional business and leisure travellers. Chan said the aviation hub underpins the local aviation industry and Hong Kong’s function as a super‑connector, supporting trade, logistics, MICE and tourism.