HKMA: Total deposits at Hong Kong authorized institutions rose 0.9% in July 2026; both HKD and foreign-currency deposits increased 0.9%. Year-to-date through end-July, total deposits and HKD deposits were up 5.8% and 6.2% respectively. RMB deposits rose 2.9% in July, totaling 1.1254 trillion yuan at end-July.

Chinese President Xi held talks with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov in Bishkek on Aug. 31. Xi urged implementation of the governments’ economic and trade cooperation plan, expanding trade categories and developing digital trade and cross-border e-commerce. He called for high‑quality construction of the China‑Kyrgyzstan‑Uzbekistan railway and modernization of border ports, and deeper alignment of institutions, standards and rules to boost connectivity. Xi pushed for more flagship projects in renewable energy and resource recycling, implementation of a green‑minerals cooperation document, and full supply‑chain collaboration. He also proposed a Belt and Road joint laboratory and stepped‑up AI and technology cooperation, and sought increased people‑to‑people exchanges across youth, media, tourism, sports, medical and local channels.

Biren Technology (06082.HK) jumped over 9% after results. 1H2026 revenue was 1.236 bln yuan, up 1,997.6% YoY; net loss narrowed to 377 mln yuan, down 76.4% YoY.