Chinese A-shares rose in early trade; ChiNext Index gained as much as 1% intraday, CHINA'S SHANGHAI COMPOSITE INDEX +0.43%, Shenzhen Composite Index +0.7%.

Chancellor Merz will convene CDU-led coalition and SPD leaders in Berlin on Wednesday seeking a compromise to stabilise a widening intra-government rift and advance reform plans. The conservative party faces scrutiny over allegations its MPs may have helped a far-right candidate secure a key state parliamentary post this week. Merz intends to press for reforms including a redesign of the pension system, changes to the long-term care framework and income tax cuts.

Kingfa Science & Technology said in a customer notice it will raise prices on multiple modified-plastic grades, citing sustained Middle East tensions that have kept international oil prices elevated and pushed petrochemical feedstock, chemical-additive, energy and processing costs beyond the company’s ability to absorb. Price changes: modified PA6 up 2,500 yuan/ton; modified PP, modified PE, modified PA66, modified PBT up 2,000 yuan/ton; modified ABS, modified PS, modified PC up 1,500 yuan/ton; modified PVC up 1,000 yuan/ton. Adjustments apply to orders received from Oct 8, 2026.