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Average net impact+7weighted per event

Average gross impact14absolute weighted average

Events75same period

Confidence73%model average

Raw intensity54before weighting

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Diffusion speed10.7 / day

Concentration2%

Direction disagreement49%

Source independence97%25 sources

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25 Jul, 040 events

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26 Jul, 080 events

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27 Jul, 1215 events

28 Jul, 025 events

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29 Jul, 204 events

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31 Jul, 006 events

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Macro2

Macro29 Jul, 19:58positive

Shenzhen Aims for Strategic Emerging Industries to Hit 2.3 Trillion Yuan, 45% of GDP by 2030

Shenzhen's municipal authorities have issued a plan to develop new quality productive forces and cultivate strategic emerging industries and future industries. By 2030, the city aims for the value-added of strategic emerging industries to reach RMB 2.3 trillion, accounting for 45% of its gross domestic product, with advanced manufacturing as the backbone of a modern industrial system.

Effective: +19
Intensity: 70
Confidence: 65%
Horizon: Long term

Macro29 Jul, 09:01positive

Wuhu Unveils 15th Five-Year Targets: Auto Industry to Top 1 Trillion Yuan, 2025 GDP at 540.3 Billion

Wuhu, Anhui, has set its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) goals, aiming for its auto industry to exceed RMB 1 trillion in scale. The city reported 2025 GDP of RMB 540.3 billion, with an average annual growth rate of 6.8% over the past five years. Auto output reached 1.8 million vehicles in 2025, and exports surged 118.3% in the first half of 2026 to 763,000 units. The plan targets further economic upgrades and a stronger national ranking.

Effective: +17
Intensity: 60
Confidence: 70%
Horizon: Long term

Industries2

Industries27 Jul, 12:08negative

China Auto Industry Profit Margin Falls to 3.8% in H1 2026, Manufacturing Margin at 1.5%

China's auto industry profit margin dropped to 3.8% in the first half of 2026, with vehicle manufacturing margin at just 1.5%, according to industry data. Total profit fell 20% year-on-year to RMB 195.4 billion. Revenue rose 1.8% to RMB 5.19 trillion, while costs increased 2.8% to RMB 4.61 trillion. The industry's margin remained well below the 6.5% average for downstream industrial enterprises. Market concentration rose, with the top ten automakers accounting for 84.2% of sales.

Effective: -18
Intensity: 60
Confidence: 90%
Horizon: Medium term

Industries27 Jul, 07:25positive

New Energy Vehicle Rural Policy Advances County Electrification and Consumption Shift

China's policy to promote new energy vehicles in rural areas continues to gain traction, driving the electrification of county-level transportation and transforming consumption patterns. The initiative is spurring profound changes in related sectors, supporting the broader adoption of electric vehicles in less urbanized regions.

Effective: +16
Intensity: 80
Confidence: 75%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies6

Companies30 Jul, 21:27positive

BMW First-Half 2026 Revenue and Profit Fall, China Sales Drop Over 20%, EV Transition Shows Signs of

BMW Group reported an 8% drop in first-half 2026 revenue to 62.266 billion euros and a 37.4% decline in operating profit to 3.635 billion euros, with net profit falling 25.7% to 2.858 billion euros. Intense competition in China and currency headwinds drove a 20.4% slide in China sales, deepening to 30.2% in the second quarter. Global deliveries fell 4.2% to 1.1567 million vehicles. However, second-quarter pure electric deliveries rose 5.2%, lifting EV penetration to 19.8%, signaling early progress in the group's electric transition.

Effective: +19
Intensity: 50
Confidence: 70%
Horizon: Short term

Companies28 Jul, 20:05positive

SAIC Motor Ranks 125th on 2026 Fortune Global 500 with $91.3 Billion Revenue

SAIC Motor ranked 125th on the 2026 Fortune Global 500, up 13 places from a year earlier, with consolidated revenue of US$91.301 billion for fiscal 2025. The Chinese automaker, now on the list for the 22nd consecutive year, sold 4.507 million vehicles in 2025, up 12.3% year-on-year, and reported total revenue of RMB 656.24 billion, up 4.6%. Net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 10.11 billion, rising sharply. In the first half of 2026, SAIC sold 2.045 million vehicles, the only Chinese automaker to exceed 2 million units in the period.

Effective: +19
Intensity: 70
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Medium term

Companies29 Jul, 09:46positive

CATL H1 2026 Revenue Jumps 55%, Net Profit Rises 42%, Gross Margin Slips to 23.2%

CATL posted H1 2026 revenue of RMB 276.9 billion, up 54.8% year-on-year, and net profit of RMB 43.3 billion, up 41.98%. Gross margin fell to 23.2% in Q2, near a multi-year low, as lithium carbonate costs rose. Energy storage revenues climbed to 19.2% of total sales, while battery shipments surged 61%.

Effective: +18
Intensity: 50
Confidence: 75%
Horizon: Short term

Companies28 Jul, 19:18positive

Mercedes-Benz Launches All-Electric GLC in China, Gold Edition at RMB 339,800

Mercedes-Benz launched the all-electric GLC SUV in China on July 8, with the Gold Edition priced at RMB 339,800. The model offers a CLTC range of 703 km and can add 300 km of range in 10 minutes of fast charging. The launch marks the start of the brand's second-half product offensive and a key milestone in its 140th year in China. Mercedes-Benz delivered over 110,000 vehicles in China in the second quarter, leading the premium segments above RMB 400,000 and above RMB 1 million.

Effective: +17
Intensity: 60
Confidence: 80%
Horizon: Short term

Companies27 Jul, 16:15negative

Volkswagen H1 2026 Operating Profit Down 11.6%, Global Deliveries Fall 6.3%, China Down 25.9%

Volkswagen Group reported H1 2026 operating profit of 5.931 billion euros, down 11.6% year on year, with operating margin narrowing to 3.8% from 4.2%. Net profit after tax dropped 30.7% to 3.1 billion euros. Global deliveries fell 6.3% to 4.1 million vehicles, while China deliveries plunged 25.9% to 971,000. The company faces mounting challenges from geopolitical risks, trade conflicts, and intensifying competition, particularly from Chinese automakers whose European market share reached 12.0% in May 2026, surpassing Japanese brands. Volkswagen plans to reduce its global annual capacity to 9 million vehicles and streamline its product lineup.

Effective: -17
Intensity: 68
Confidence: 78%
Horizon: Short term

Companies29 Jul, 20:57negative

Porsche 2026 H1: Deliveries Down 16.5%, Profit Up 33.9%, Launches Strategic Streamlining and Layoffs

Porsche reported a 16.5% drop in global deliveries to 122,300 vehicles in the first half of 2026. Operating profit rose 33.9% to 1.348 billion euros as revenue fell 5.11% to 17.229 billion euros. The sales return margin improved to 7.8% from 5.5% in 2025, and the EBITDA margin was 18.3%. New energy vehicle deliveries fell 30.8%, with pure electric vehicles accounting for 19.4% of automotive sales. China deliveries plunged 31.93% to 14,500 units, reducing its share to 12% from 15% in 2025. The company unveiled a 2035 strategy to streamline products and cut costs, and plans to eliminate about 8,900 jobs in Germany through layoffs and contract non-renewals.

Effective: -17
Intensity: 50
Confidence: 75%
Horizon: Medium term