Market Data - As of July 10, the Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.48% to 3509.68 points, while the ChiNext Index increased by 0.22% to 2189.58 points [1] - In the US, major stock indices saw slight gains, with the Dow Jones up 0.43% to 44650.64 points and the S&P 500 rising 0.27% to 6280.46 points, both reaching historical highs [1] - International oil prices fell on July 10, with light crude oil futures down by $1.81 to $66.57 per barrel, a decrease of 2.65%, and Brent crude down by $1.55 to $68.64 per barrel, a drop of 2.21% [1] Economic News - The Chinese government is set to increase the basic pension level for retirees starting January 1, 2025, with an overall adjustment level of 2% based on the average monthly pension of retirees by the end of 2024 [2] - The Ministry of Commerce confirmed ongoing high-level economic talks between China and the US, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and cooperation to stabilize trade relations [3] - The Chinese government has implemented new procurement measures for medical devices imported from the EU, limiting the proportion of non-EU companies' products to 50% for contracts over 45 million yuan [4] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission highlighted the need to optimize capital market mechanisms, which has led to increased activity from private equity funds in acquiring listed companies [7] Industry Insights - The State Post Bureau reported that China's express delivery volume surpassed 1 billion packages by July 9, 2025, indicating a growing consumer market and increasing e-commerce penetration [6] - The China Association of Automobile Manufacturers announced that in the first half of the year, automobile production and sales exceeded 15 million units, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 12.5% and 11.4%, respectively [6] - Following the central government's push to expand the use of housing provident funds, Beijing has introduced new policies to stimulate housing consumption, including "both withdrawal and loan" options [7]