
Market Performance - Major US stock indices opened higher, with the Nasdaq China Golden Dragon Index rising over 1% [1] - Asian trading session saw A-shares performing strongly, with all three major indices reaching new highs for the year, and the Shanghai Composite Index achieving a seven-day winning streak [9] - The FTSE China A50 Index futures also saw gains, turning positive during trading [7] Notable Chinese Stocks - Tencent Music surged over 13%, while other notable Chinese stocks like Zhonghe Technology, Niu Technologies, and QFIN also saw increases exceeding 5% [3][4] - The Wande China Technology Leaders Index rose over 1.6%, with Xiaomi Group ADR up over 3%, and JD Group, Pinduoduo, and Meituan ADR all increasing by more than 2% [5][6] Foreign Investment Sentiment - International institutions have increased their focus on Chinese assets, with several foreign institutions upgrading their ratings for the Chinese stock market since 2025 [9] - Goldman Sachs raised its 12-month target for the MSCI China Index from 85 to 90 points, while Nomura Securities upgraded its rating from neutral to tactical overweight [9] - S&P Global maintained China's sovereign credit rating at "A+" with a stable outlook, reflecting confidence in China's economic resilience and debt management [9] US Economic Indicators - The US July CPI data showed a month-on-month increase of 0.2%, matching expectations, while the year-on-year increase was 2.7%, slightly below the forecast of 2.8% [12] - Following the CPI release, traders adjusted their bets on a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in September [13]