Group 1: Economic Context - The revision of the Price Law is the first major update in 27 years, addressing the "increase in production without profit" dilemma and internal competition issues[5] - China's Producer Price Index (PPI) has experienced negative growth for 33 consecutive months, with a year-on-year decline of 3.6% in June 2025, marking a new low in this negative growth cycle[7] - Industrial value-added increased by 6.4% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, yet industrial profits fell by 1.8% year-on-year, highlighting the paradox of increased production without corresponding profits[6] Group 2: Legislative Changes - The Price Law revision expands the definition of "below-cost pricing" to include digital economy practices, enhancing the legal framework against unfair competition[6] - The revision raises the maximum fines for violations from 5,000 yuan to 50,000 yuan, significantly increasing the deterrent effect on large enterprises[17] - New regulations will cover algorithmic manipulation and digital pricing issues, marking a significant step in addressing the challenges posed by the digital economy[17] Group 3: Market Implications - The revision is expected to lead to a restructuring of industries, promoting a shift from "price wars" to "innovation wars," ultimately enhancing long-term economic competitiveness[18] - Capital markets are likely to see a reallocation of funds, with a shift from defensive sectors to cyclical and anti-involution sectors, as evidenced by rising prices in commodities and stocks in related industries[20] - The anticipated stabilization of PPI and recovery of profit margins may occur faster than expected, particularly benefiting midstream manufacturing sectors[18]

Group 1: Economic Context - The revision of the Price Law is the first major overhaul in 27 years, addressing the "increase in production without an increase in profit" dilemma and inward competition[4] - China's Producer Price Index (PPI) has experienced negative growth for 33 consecutive months, with a year-on-year decline of 3.6% in June 2025, marking a new low in this negative growth cycle[5][6] - Industrial value-added increased by 6.4% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, yet industrial profits fell by 1.8% year-on-year, highlighting the paradox of "increased production without increased profits"[5] Group 2: Legislative Changes - The Price Law revision expands the definition of "below-cost pricing" to include digital economy practices, enhancing the legal framework against unfair competition[5][13] - The revision raises the maximum penalty for violations from 5,000 yuan to 50,000 yuan, significantly increasing the deterrent effect on large enterprises[15] - New provisions specifically target algorithmic manipulation and hidden fees in the digital economy, marking a significant regulatory advancement[15] Group 3: Market Implications - The revision is expected to accelerate industry differentiation, pushing out non-compliant capacities and enhancing the competitive environment for compliant firms[16] - The anticipated recovery of PPI and profit margins may lead to a shift in capital market dynamics, with funds reallocating from defensive sectors to cyclical and "anti-involution" sectors[18] - The long-term goal of the Price Law revision is to transition the economy from a "price war" to an "innovation-driven" growth model, fostering sustainable economic development[18]

Core Viewpoint - The recent surge in polysilicon stocks is driven by new regulatory measures aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and stabilizing market prices in the photovoltaic industry [1] Group 1: Stock Performance - New Energy (01799) saw a rise of 6.02%, reaching HKD 7.05, while GCL-Poly Energy (03800) increased by 4.27%, reaching HKD 1.22 [1] Group 2: Regulatory Developments - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued a special energy-saving inspection task list for the polysilicon industry, requiring local authorities to report results by September 30, 2025 [1] - The National Development and Reform Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation have released a draft amendment to the Price Law, aiming to improve the recognition standards for low-price dumping and regulate market pricing [1] Group 3: Market Implications - The recent policy changes are expected to lead to a significant increase in polysilicon prices, as companies will be prohibited from selling below production costs [1] - According to CCB International, strict enforcement of these regulations could lead to a rapid exit of high-cost production capacity from the market [1] - Stricter energy consumption standards and new requirements for renewable energy consumption are seen as beneficial for granular silicon [1]

Group 1: Capital Market Developments - The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) emphasized the importance of stabilizing the capital market and reforming it to enhance market vitality, focusing on three main tasks: consolidating market recovery, deepening reforms, and promoting long-term capital inflow [1][9] - The CSRC highlighted the need for a stable and healthy market environment, supported by the certainty of high-quality economic development and asset valuation recovery [1][9] Group 2: Hainan Free Trade Port - The Hainan Free Trade Port is set to officially start its closure operations on December 18, 2025, with a focus on implementing zero-tariff policies and optimizing tax arrangements to support diverse consumer needs [1][7] - The government plans to continue the duty-free shopping policy for Hainan, adjusting it to meet the evolving shopping demands of consumers [1][7] Group 3: Price Law Revisions - The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) released a draft amendment to the Price Law, aiming to improve government pricing regulations and clarify standards for identifying unfair pricing behaviors, including low-price dumping [2][8] - The draft also seeks to enhance legal responsibilities for price violations, increasing penalties for non-compliance with pricing regulations [2][8] Group 4: Fiscal Policy Updates - The Ministry of Finance announced the allocation of 69 billion yuan in special long-term bonds to support the "old for new" consumption initiative, with additional funds to be distributed in October [2][10] - The fiscal measures aim to stimulate consumption and support economic recovery [2][10] Group 5: Energy Efficiency and Carbon Emission Regulations - The NDRC introduced new guidelines for energy efficiency reviews and carbon emission evaluations for fixed asset investment projects, establishing a dynamic adjustment mechanism for energy review authority [2][10][11] - Projects with significant energy consumption will undergo comprehensive reviews to ensure compliance with energy-saving and carbon reduction goals [2][10][11]

Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. Core Viewpoints - This week, the domestic coking coal and coke markets operated strongly. Affected by the pull - up of market sentiment and coal mine over - production inspections, coke enterprises successively raised prices twice this week, with a cumulative increase of 100 - 110 yuan/ton, and the third price increase was implemented on Friday, with the intention to continue raising prices next week. The online transactions continued to rise, and the offline transactions were in short supply. Traders were actively purchasing, and the market was still in an upward trend. Due to the large increase in coal prices, coking was in the red, and some coke enterprises with low inventories limited production. The downstream terminal demand was good, steel mill overhauls and production cuts were not obvious, and steel mill profits were good, with a high acceptance of raw material price increases in the short term. The Dalian Commodity Exchange adjusted the trading limit for coking coal futures. The coking coal trading volume during the night session increased rapidly, and after a brief rise at the opening, it fell sharply, along with a slump in related industrial product futures. This slump cooled the over - heated market, and market participants will gradually return to rationality. Further price increases require the introduction of more - than - expected macro - policies. Attention should be paid to the Politburo meeting at the end of the month and the progress of China - US trade negotiations. [2][4][35] Summary by Directory 1. This Week's Market Review - The domestic coking coal and coke markets operated strongly this week. Affected by the pull - up of market sentiment and coal mine over - production inspections, coke enterprises successively raised prices twice this week, with a cumulative increase of 100 - 110 yuan/ton, and the third price increase was implemented on Friday, with the intention to continue raising prices next week. [4] 2. Macro and Industrial News - The Chinese and US sides agreed that Vice - Premier He Lifeng will go to Sweden from July 27th to 30th to hold economic and trade talks with the US. - The National Development and Reform Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation solicited public opinions on the "Draft Amendment to the Price Law of the People's Republic of China (for Comment)", aiming to improve the standards for identifying low - price dumping and regulate market price order. - The National Development and Reform Commission emphasized the importance of promoting large - scale equipment updates and consumer goods trade - ins. - From January to June, 16,500 old urban residential communities across the country started renovation, and 6 regions had a start - up rate of over 80%. The national plan for 2025 is to start renovating 25,000 old urban residential communities. - There were multiple price adjustment announcements for coke in different markets such as Xingtai, Shandong, and Tangshan this week. [6][7] 3. Fundamental Analysis - The online transactions continued to rise, and the offline transactions were in short supply. Traders were actively purchasing, and the market was still in an upward trend. Due to the large increase in coal prices, coking was in the red, and some coke enterprises with low inventories limited production. The downstream terminal demand was good, steel mill overhauls and production cuts were not obvious, and steel mill profits were good, with a high acceptance of raw material price increases in the short term. [2] 4. Market Outlook and Investment Strategies - The Dalian Commodity Exchange adjusted the trading limit for coking coal futures. The coking coal trading volume during the night session increased rapidly, and after a brief rise at the opening, it fell sharply, along with a slump in related industrial product futures. This slump cooled the over - heated market, and market participants will gradually return to rationality. Further price increases require the introduction of more - than - expected macro - policies. Attention should be paid to the Politburo meeting at the end of the month and the progress of China - US trade negotiations. - Investment strategies: For single - side trading, focus on range operations; for inter - period arbitrage, mainly adopt a wait - and - see approach; for coking profits, also mainly adopt a wait - and - see approach. [35]

Group 1: Humanoid Robots and AI Technology - The humanoid robot industry is accelerating its layout both domestically and internationally, with AI technology breakthroughs expected to lead to mass production [1] - There is a strong demand for domestic substitution of core components in humanoid robots driven by cost reduction needs, indicating a broad market space [1] - Domestic companies that achieve breakthroughs first are likely to benefit significantly [1] Group 2: New Energy Vehicles and Solid-State Batteries - The industrialization of solid-state batteries is progressing, driven by the need for battery technology upgrades, which is a core driver of expanding terminal demand [1] - Solid-state batteries are identified as the next-generation battery technology due to their high energy density and safety advantages [1] - The maturation of battery technology and the improvement of the industrial chain are expected to accelerate the industrialization process of solid-state batteries [1] Group 3: New Energy and Photovoltaic Industry - The public consultation on the price law amendment aims to address "involution" competition, with expectations for the photovoltaic industry to return to an orderly competitive state [2] - Recent price increases in upstream silicon materials and wafers are anticipated to be transmitted downstream, indicating potential for price rebounds in components [2] - Companies benefiting from this trend include JA Solar, Trina Solar, and JinkoSolar, among others [2] Group 4: Offshore Wind Power Projects - Longyuan Power has initiated the preliminary bidding for a 1300MW offshore wind project in Jiangsu, with expectations for the industry chain to follow suit in subsequent bidding processes [3] - The Jiangsu region is projected to contribute over 10GW of offshore wind capacity by 2025-2030, benefiting companies like Haili Wind Power and Zhongtian Technology [3] Group 5: Power Equipment and AIDC - Google has raised its annual capital expenditure, reflecting the rapid growth in domestic and international computing power demand, which will benefit the AIDC industry chain [4] - The demand for high-power density server power supplies and cooling systems is expected to increase due to the high power consumption of AI chips [4]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the report. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - This week, the spot prices of coking coal continued to rise, with the price of Mongolian 5 raw coal quoted at 1050 - 1100 yuan/ton and the price of Anze low - sulfur prime coking coal at 1400 - 1450 yuan/ton. The third round of price increases for coke spot was implemented, and the fourth round was initiated on Sunday, expected to be officially implemented on Monday. The coking coal and coke futures experienced sharp fluctuations during the week, with significant changes in price and spreads [4]. - The coking coal market: Domestically, coal mines that had reduced or suspended production due to environmental protection and inventory issues are gradually resuming production, but at a slow pace. The daily customs clearance volume of Mongolian coal at ports has returned to normal, and the import profit of overseas coal is continuously improving, which is expected to be reflected in the arrival volume in 1 - 2 months. The rebound in the futures market has driven the speculative demand for spot coking coal, leading to a rapid price increase and stimulating downstream coking plants to replenish raw material inventories. The short - term demand for coking coal has been boosted, and the inventory structure has improved significantly [4]. - The coke market: Due to the sharp increase in the price of coking coal, the losses of coking plants have widened, and their production enthusiasm is average. With the implementation of the third - round price increase and the ongoing pursuit of the fourth round, and considering the high profits of steel products, coke has a basis for further price increases. The demand for coke is strong, with high iron - making water production, rigid procurement demand from steel mills, and active participation of futures - cash traders in the market [5]. - After the Dalian Commodity Exchange restricted the daily opening volume of coking coal futures on Friday night, the coking coal futures market experienced a sharp decline, and related industrial futures also tumbled. If the speculative demand that entered the market earlier is unwound, the outflow of off - balance - sheet inventory will impact the spot market. Coking plants are currently in a wait - and - see mode, with insufficient motivation to continue replenishing inventories. Further price increases require the introduction of more than expected macro - policies. It is recommended to wait and see for unilateral trading and focus on the reverse spread of coking coal 9 - 1 for arbitrage [6]. 3. Summary by Related Catalogs 3.1 Weekly Balance Sheet - **Coking Coal**: The total supply of coking coal has shown certain fluctuations. In Week 27 (2025/7/25), the coking coal production was 977.08 million tons, and the net import was 190 million tons, with a total supply of 1167.08 million tons. The theoretical iron - making water supply and the actual iron - making water production also had differences, and the explicit inventory decreased by 69.57 million tons compared to the previous week [8]. - **Coke**: The total supply of coke also fluctuated. In Week 27 (2025/7/25), the coke production was 782.32 million tons, and the net export was 10.88 million tons, with a total domestic supply of 771.44 million tons. The theoretical iron - making water supply and the actual iron - making water production had differences, and the explicit inventory decreased by 7.42 million tons compared to the previous week [8]. 3.2 Key News This Week - **Macro News**: China's Politburo member and Vice - Premier He Lifeng will hold economic and trade talks with the US in Sweden from July 27 - 30. The National Development and Reform Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation are soliciting opinions on the revised draft of the Price Law [11]. - **Industry News**: Shagang raised the price of scrap steel by 50 yuan/ton. The third - round price increase of coke was fully implemented. Steel enterprises at the Shaanxi - Shanxi - Sichuan - Gansu Steel Enterprises Summit Forum agreed to strengthen industry self - discipline. The Dalian Commodity Exchange restricted the daily opening volume of coking coal futures [13][14]. 3.3 Data Overview - **Coking Coal and Coke Weekly Data**: The operating rate of 523 coking coal mines increased by 0.83 percentage points to 86.9%, and the daily average raw coal production increased by 1.86 million tons to 194.74 million tons. The operating rate of 110 coal - washing plants decreased by 0.54 percentage points to 62.31%, and the daily average cleaned coal production decreased by 1.23 million tons to 52.145 million tons. The total inventory of coking coal decreased by 69.57 million tons to 2982.88 million tons. The total inventory of coke decreased by 7.42 million tons to 918.23 million tons [16]. - **Coking Coal and Coke Futures Prices**: The basis and spreads of coking coal and coke futures showed significant changes. For example, the basis of coking coal (Tangshan Mongolian 5) decreased by 203 yuan/ton compared to the previous week, and the 9 - 1 spread decreased by 10 yuan/ton [18]. - **Coking Coal and Coke Spot Prices**: The spot prices of coking coal and coke generally increased. For example, the ex - factory price of Anze low - sulfur prime coking coal increased by 150 yuan/ton to 1450 yuan/ton, and the ex - factory price of Luliang quasi - first - grade wet coke increased by 100 yuan/ton to 1130 yuan/ton [19]. - **Price, Profit, and Spread**: The coking profit was negative, and the import profit of some coking coals improved. The ratio of coking coal to thermal coal increased from 2.0732 to 2.4123 [20]. 3.4 Coking Coal Supply and Inventory - Mines: The capacity utilization rate of 523 coking coal mines was 86.9%, with an increase of 0.8 percentage points. The daily average raw coal production was 194.7 million tons, an increase of 1.9 million tons, and the raw coal inventory decreased by 79.3 million tons to 536.0 million tons. The daily average cleaned coal production was 77.7 million tons, an increase of 0.7 million tons, and the cleaned coal inventory decreased by 60.6 million tons to 278.4 million tons [63]. - Coal - washing Plants: The operating rate of 110 coal - washing plants was 62.31%, a decrease of 0.55 percentage points. The daily average production was 52.15 million tons, a decrease of 1.23 million tons. The raw coal inventory decreased by 6.16 million tons to 292.53 million tons, and the cleaned coal inventory decreased by 15.93 million tons to 175.61 million tons [65]. - Ports: The inventory of imported coking coal at 16 ports decreased by 41.46 million tons to 512.04 million tons [65]. 3.5 Coke Supply and Inventory - Independent Coking Plants: The capacity utilization rate was 73.45%, an increase of 0.44 percentage points. The daily average coke production was 64.60 million tons, an increase of 0.39 million tons, and the coke inventory decreased by 7.43 million tons to 80.12 million tons. The total coking coal inventory increased by 56.27 million tons to 985.38 million tons [96]. - Steel Mills: The daily average coke production was 47.16 million tons, an increase of 0.07 million tons. The coke inventory increased by 0.99 million tons to 639.98 million tons. The coking coal inventory increased by 8.41 million tons to 799.51 million tons [96]. - Ports: The inventory of coke at 18 ports decreased by 2.38 million tons to 250.33 million tons [96]. 3.6 Steel Production and Inventory - 247 steel mills: The blast furnace operating rate was 83.46%, remaining unchanged from the previous week, and the iron - making capacity utilization rate was 90.81%, a decrease of 0.08 percentage points. The daily average iron - making water production was 242.23 million tons, a decrease of 0.21 million tons [130]. - Steel Supply and Demand: The production of five major steel products was 866.97 million tons, a decrease of 0.1%. The total steel inventory was 1336.5 million tons, a decrease of 0.1%. The steel consumption was 868.13 million tons, with an increase of 2.7% in building material consumption and a decrease of 1.7% in plate consumption [130]. 3.7 Coal and Coke Import and Export - Coking Coal Import: The import volume of coking coal showed certain fluctuations, and the import structure also changed. The import volume from Mongolia, Russia, and other countries had different trends [169]. - Coke Export: The export volume of coke and semi - coke also showed seasonal changes, and the export profit also fluctuated [180][194].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the electric equipment and new energy industry is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [4][12] Core Viewpoints - The draft amendment to the Price Law aims to clarify standards for identifying unfair pricing behaviors, regulate market pricing order, and alleviate "involution" competition [4][6][7] - The amendment is expected to ease competition in industries such as polysilicon, lithium battery anode and cathode materials, wind power equipment, and energy storage, promoting price stability and improving profitability for related companies [4][7] Summary by Sections Price Law Amendment - The draft amendment includes ten articles focusing on three main areas: 1. Improvement of government pricing content, including the clarification of government-guided pricing mechanisms and the importance of cost monitoring in price setting [6][7] 2. Clarification of standards for identifying unfair pricing behaviors, including low-price dumping, price collusion, and price discrimination [6][7] 3. Establishment of legal responsibilities for pricing violations, including increased penalties for non-compliance with pricing regulations [7] Investment Recommendations - Companies to watch include: - Xinte Energy - GCL-Poly Energy - Wind Power Technology - Sungrow Power Supply - Wanrun New Energy [4][7] Profit Forecasts for Related Companies - Profit forecasts for selected companies indicate varying performance: - Xinte Energy: Expected net profit of -3.9 billion RMB in 2024 - GCL-Poly Energy: Expected net profit of -4.75 billion RMB in 2024 - Wind Power Technology: Expected net profit of 1.86 billion RMB in 2024 - Sungrow Power Supply: Expected net profit of 11.04 billion RMB in 2024 - Wanrun New Energy: Expected net profit of -870 million RMB in 2024 [9]

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints - On July 24, 2025, all the current - month contracts of the four major stock index futures rose, with IF up 0.71%, IH up 0.49%, IC up 1.61%, and IM up 1.6% [1] - On the trading day, the total trading volume of stock index futures declined, indicating a cooling of investors' trading enthusiasm. Specifically, the total trading volume of IF decreased by 16,976 lots, IH by 13,034 lots, IC by 9,753 lots, and IM by 6,634 lots. In terms of positions, the total positions of IF increased by 2,311 lots, IH by 135 lots, IC by 1,553 lots, and IM by 35 lots [2] - The trend strength of IF and IH is 1, and that of IC and IM is also 1. The A - share market had a good performance, with the Shanghai Composite Index up 0.65%, the Shenzhen Component Index up 1.21%, the ChiNext Index up 1.5%, and the North 50 up 1.1%. The A - share market turnover was 1.87 trillion yuan, slightly lower than the previous day's 1.9 trillion yuan [6] Summary by Related Catalogs Stock Index Futures Data - **IF Contracts**: IF2508 closed at 4,147 with a 0.71% increase, a basis of - 2.04, a turnover of 37.62 billion yuan, a trading volume of 30,340 lots (down 1,946 lots), and a position of 47,426 lots (up 357 lots); IF2509 closed at 4,141.2 with a 0.76% increase, a basis of - 7.84, a turnover of 80.85 billion yuan, a trading volume of 65,298 lots (down 10,716 lots), and a position of 163,125 lots (up 1,443 lots); IF2512 closed at 4,111.8 with a 0.78% increase, a basis of - 37.24, a turnover of 17.36 billion yuan, a trading volume of 14,115 lots (down 3,732 lots), and a position of 53,553 lots (down 269 lots); IF2603 closed at 4,083.4 with a 0.78% increase, a basis of - 65.64, a turnover of 5.35 billion yuan, a trading volume of 4,380 lots (down 582 lots), and a position of 7,264 lots (up 780 lots) [1] - **IH Contracts**: IH2508 closed at 2,815.4 with a 0.49% increase, a basis of 2.96, a turnover of 1.077 billion yuan, a trading volume of 12,773 lots (down 3,448 lots), and a position of 20,633 lots (down 224 lots); IH2509 closed at 2,816.6 with a 0.50% increase, a basis of 4.16, a turnover of 2.894 billion yuan, a trading volume of 34,309 lots (down 8,089 lots), and a position of 63,790 lots (up 95 lots); IH2512 closed at 2,818 with a 0.49% increase, a basis of 5.56, a turnover of 442 million yuan, a trading volume of 5,242 lots (down 1,496 lots), and a position of 14,530 lots (up 95 lots); IH2603 closed at 2,818 with a 0.43% increase, a basis of 5.56, a turnover of 128 million yuan, a trading volume of 1,518 lots (down 1 lot), and a position of 1,938 lots (up 169 lots) [1] - **IC Contracts**: IC2508 closed at 6,269.6 with a 1.61% increase, a basis of - 24, a turnover of 3.22 billion yuan, a trading volume of 25,848 lots (down 1,438 lots), and a position of 53,361 lots (up 1,361 lots); IC2509 closed at 6,226 with a 1.72% increase, a basis of - 67.6, a turnover of 6.096 billion yuan, a trading volume of 49,292 lots (down 5,044 lots), and a position of 109,680 lots (up 284 lots); IC2512 closed at 6,104.6 with a 1.79% increase, a basis of - 189, a turnover of 1.802 billion yuan, a trading volume of 14,865 lots (down 2,494 lots), and a position of 57,871 lots (down 610 lots); IC2603 closed at 5,997.8 with a 1.95% increase, a basis of - 295.8, a turnover of 650 million yuan, a trading volume of 5,463 lots (down 777 lots), and a position of 8,877 lots (up 518 lots) [1] - **IM Contracts**: IM2508 closed at 6,675.8 with a 1.60% increase, a basis of - 25.32, a turnover of 5.751 billion yuan, a trading volume of 43,342 lots (up 960 lots), and a position of 64,427 lots (down 557 lots); IM2509 closed at 6,618.6 with a 1.84% increase, a basis of - 82.52, a turnover of 16.3 billion yuan, a trading volume of 124,051 lots (down 7,313 lots), and a position of 181,457 lots (up 72,061 lots); IM2512 closed at 6,435.4 with a 1.88% increase, a basis of - 265.72, a turnover of 3.716 billion yuan, a trading volume of 29,081 lots (down 610 lots), and a position of 79,069 lots (up 96 lots); IM2603 closed at 6,273.2 with a 1.86% increase, a basis of - 427.92, a turnover of 1.076 billion yuan, a trading volume of 8,632 lots (up 329 lots), and a position of 13,360 lots (up 1,094 lots) [1] Positions of the Top 20 Futures Members - **IF Contracts**: For IF2508, long positions increased by 197 lots, and short positions increased by 808 lots with a net short - position change of 2,370 lots; for IF2509, long positions decreased by 108 lots with a net long - position change of - 645 lots, and short positions increased by 1,821 lots; for IF2512, long positions decreased by 734 lots, and short positions decreased by 259 lots [5] - **IH Contracts**: For IH2508 and IH2509, long positions decreased by 164 lots with a net long - position change of - 62 lots, and short positions increased by 171 lots; for IH2509, long positions increased by 77 lots, and short positions increased by 345 lots; for IH2512, long positions increased by 25 lots, and short positions increased by 231 lots with a net short - position change of 747 lots [5] - **IC Contracts**: For IC2508, long positions increased by 778 lots, and short positions increased by 1,333 lots; for IC2509, long positions decreased by 1,091 lots with a net long - position change of - 434 lots, and short positions increased by 3 lots with a net short - position change of 996 lots; for IC2512, long positions decreased by 121 lots, and short positions decreased by 340 lots [5] - **IM Contracts**: For IM2508, long positions decreased by 533 lots with a net long - position change of - 1,886 lots, and short positions increased by 414 lots; for IM2509, long positions decreased by 560 lots, and short positions decreased by 904 lots with a net short - position change of - 715 lots; for IM2512, long positions decreased by 793 lots, and short positions decreased by 225 lots [5] Important Drivers - The Chinese President met with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission, emphasizing the importance of China - EU cooperation [6] - The National Development and Reform Commission and the State Administration for Market Regulation issued a public consultation on the draft amendment to the Price Law of the People's Republic of China, aiming to clarify the standards for identifying improper price behaviors [6] - The A - share market had a good performance, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing above 3,600 points for the first time since January 2022, and the ChiNext Index leading the gains. Nearly 4,400 stocks rose, and the short - term sentiment and the index both showed signs of recovery [6]

Core Points - The draft amendment to the Price Law of the People's Republic of China was released for public consultation, focusing on improving government pricing, clarifying standards for identifying unfair pricing behaviors, and enhancing legal responsibilities for price violations [1][2] Group 1: Legislative Changes - The draft includes 10 articles aimed at addressing issues in price management practices that have emerged since the law's implementation in 1998, reflecting significant changes in economic and social development [1] - The amendment seeks to enhance the applicability and effectiveness of the law, adapting to new market conditions and improving the legal framework for price regulation [1][2] Group 2: Government Pricing and Market Order - The amendment aims to refine the government pricing system and establish legal standards for identifying unfair pricing behaviors, thereby promoting a more orderly market price environment [2] - It addresses new challenges such as "involution" competition, "algorithmic pricing," and "big data discrimination," indicating a response to evolving market dynamics and technological advancements [2]