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Quantified news impact based on deduplicated, quality-reviewed events in a single 7-day window.

Average net impact+13weighted per event

Average gross impact13absolute weighted average

Events12same period

Confidence76%model average

Raw intensity60before weighting

Previous period-6net impact

Gross change-35%

Diffusion speed1.7 / day

Concentration12%

Direction disagreement2%

Source independence89%13 sources

IMPACT TREND

7-day effective impact

Positive 10 · Negative 1 · Mixed 1

+140-14

27 Jul, 233 events

28 Jul, 131 event

29 Jul, 031 event

+10

29 Jul, 173 events

30 Jul, 071 event

30 Jul, 210 events

+12

31 Jul, 112 events

1 Aug, 010 events

1 Aug, 150 events

2 Aug, 050 events

2 Aug, 190 events

+14

3 Aug, 091 event

Current periodPrevious period

TIME HORIZON

Impact duration

Immediate0%0 cumulative effective impact

Short term60%95 cumulative effective impact

Medium term28%45 cumulative effective impact

Long term12%18 cumulative effective impact

CO-IMPACT

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EVENT EVIDENCE

Events ranked by effective impact

Page 1 of 2 · 11 events

Macro4

Macro3 Aug, 11:10positive

Politburo Plans October 2026 Fifth Plenum, Pledges Faster Fiscal Spending; H1 Special Bond Sales Hit RMB2.07

The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee decided on July 30 that the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee will convene in Beijing in October 2026. The meeting analyzed the economic situation and set second-half priorities, stressing accelerated fiscal spending and bond fund use. New special bond issuance in the first half hit RMB2.07 trillion, or 47% of the annual quota. Consumption growth slowed to 1.3% in H1, with auto sales down 12.6% and appliance sales down 7.4%. The meeting pledged to expand domestic demand, build a modern industrial system, and advance opening-up, while setting a 2030 target of 100 trillion yuan for the services sector.

Effective: +32
Intensity: 60
Confidence: 65%
Horizon: Short term

Macro30 Jul, 06:04positive

China's Light Industry Value-Added Grows 5% in First Half of 2026

China's light industry recorded a 5.0% year-on-year increase in value-added output for the first half of 2026, with revenue reaching 11.2 trillion yuan, according to the China Light Industry Council. Retail sales of 11 categories of light industrial goods exceeded 4.3 trillion yuan, up 4.4%, driven by consumption-boosting policies. High-efficiency home appliance sales surged over 30%, while wearable smart device sales more than doubled. Exports rose 6.7% to 487.04 billion USD, with 14 sectors including home appliances and batteries each exceeding 10 billion USD in export value.

Effective: +17
Intensity: 70
Confidence: 90%
Horizon: Medium term

Macro30 Jul, 17:24positive

China Politburo lays out H2 agenda: speed fiscal spending, bond use; push 'two major, two new' programs

The Politburo met on July 30 to set second-half priorities, calling for faster fiscal spending and bond deployment, advancement of "two major" national projects and "two new" equipment renewal and trade-in programs, and firm protection of the grassroots "three guarantees" (basic living, wage payments and government operations). Monetary policy will be used flexibly while fiscal-financial coordination is optimised to drive domestic demand. In H1, general public budget expenditure rose 1.5% to RMB14.33 trillion, boosted by 10.8% growth in healthcare and 7.6% in social security. The 2026 proactive fiscal stance includes RMB1.3 trillion in ultra-long special bonds, of which RMB572 billion has been issued. Basic pension subsidies reached RMB1.2 trillion and medical insurance subsidies RMB386.4 billion. A new RMB100 billion six-policy package combining fiscal interest subsidies drove more than RMB17 trillion in related lending and supported approximately RMB1.31 trillion in consumer spending, delivering 99 million person-times of subsidy benefits.

Effective: +16
Intensity: 60
Confidence: 70%
Horizon: Short term

Macro28 Jul, 06:55positive

China Retail Sales Up 1.3% in H1 2026, New Energy Car Penetration Over 54%, State Council Approves 60 Trillion

In the first half of 2026, China's total retail sales of consumer goods grew 1.3% year-on-year, while the broader measure including services rose 2.7%. Service retail sales increased 5.3%, outpacing goods. New energy passenger vehicle penetration exceeded 54%, reaching 62.4% in the second quarter. The State Council approved a plan targeting total retail sales of consumer goods of RMB 60 trillion by 2030.

Effective: +11
Intensity: 63
Confidence: 78%
Horizon: Medium term

Industries2

Industries31 Jul, 14:52positive

Electronic Information Manufacturing Profit Surges 96.9% YoY in H1 2026, Revenue Up 18.5%

China's electronic information manufacturing industry saw a 96.9% year-on-year surge in profit to 577.7 billion yuan in the first half of 2026, with revenue rising 18.5% to 9.41 trillion yuan. Fixed asset investment grew 6.5%, while export delivery value increased 7.8%. In June alone, revenue expanded 24.7% and export delivery value rose 12.9%.

Effective: +21
Intensity: 60
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Short term

Industries28 Jul, 10:19positive

Europe Heat Wave Fuels Air Conditioner Demand, China-Europe Railway Express Becomes Trade 'Fast Track'

The National Development and Reform Commission said on July 28 that the China-Europe Railway Express has become a vital bridge for international trade, covering 53 major cargo categories and over 50,000 varieties. In June 2026, a European heat wave with temperatures above 40°C triggered a surge in air conditioner demand. Chinese manufacturers Midea and Gree switched from sea to rail, cutting transport time from 40 days to about 15 days, creating a fast track for China-Europe trade.

Effective: +13
Intensity: 78
Confidence: 82%
Horizon: Short term

Companies4

Companies29 Jul, 17:38positive

Midea Group Reports 200,000 European Orders in One Month; PortaSplit Orders Top 160,000

Midea Group said extreme heat in Europe triggered a surge in air conditioner demand, with its Wuhu and Guangzhou bases adding 200,000 European orders in one month. The company's PortaSplit mobile split air conditioner has received over 160,000 new orders since June. In July, an urgent order from France for 30,000 mobile units saw 20,000 units already shipped.

Effective: +13
Intensity: 70
Confidence: 85%
Horizon: Short term

Companies29 Jul, 19:44positive

Gree Electric Launches R290 Refrigerant Products in European Market

Gree Electric has introduced R290 refrigerant-based products in the European market, including mobile air conditioners, household split air conditioners, and heat pump water heaters. On July 29, the company disclosed on an investor interaction platform that it has conducted a series of application technology studies on R290 refrigerant and has launched relevant products in Europe.

Effective: +9
Intensity: 50
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies28 Jul, 22:45positive

Apple Plans Smart Home Hub, New Apple TV and HomePod Mini with Siri AI

Apple plans to launch a smart home hub with a 7-inch display, a new Apple TV, and an upgraded HomePod Mini, all powered by an enhanced Siri AI. The hub will compete with Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub, featuring FaceTime, security monitoring, and smart home controls. Development began in 2024, but hardware releases have been delayed multiple times, now expected in spring 2026. The new Apple TV and HomePod Mini will have faster processors and higher prices at US$199 and US$129 respectively. Apple is also developing a robotic version and a security camera.

Effective: +8
Intensity: 60
Confidence: 65%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies28 Jul, 10:05negative

Social Security Fund Holds 1.22% of Yingshi Network Tradable Shares, Stake Down 20.05% in Q2

At the end of the second quarter, China's National Social Security Fund (NSSF) appeared among the top ten tradable shareholders of Yingshi Network. The NSSF 118 Portfolio and NSSF 503 Portfolio held a combined 9.587 million shares, representing 1.22% of the company's tradable shares. This marked a 20.05% decrease from the first quarter.

Effective: -2
Intensity: 30
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Short term