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SAIC-GM-Wuling's global sales reached 120,050 units in July, with 72,695 new energy vehicles sold.

Jihu Auto: 23,517 vehicles were delivered in July, up 150.45% year-on-year, with cumulative deliveries exceeding 100,000 vehicles from January to July.

On August 1st, Japan's Ministry of Finance posted on the social media platform X that the Japanese monetary authorities have multiple tools at their disposal to meet market liquidity needs. These tools include, as appropriate, the use of the Federal Reserve's Standing Repurchase Facility (FIMA), which accepts U.S. Treasury securities as collateral to provide temporary dollar liquidity. The Ministry of Finance stated, "We are prepared to utilize available tools as needed to support the orderly functioning of the market."

August 1st - According to reports from the United States on July 31st, July this year is expected to be the hottest month on record in the continental United States. Meanwhile, a new "heat dome" is forming in the western United States, and the high temperatures are expected to continue. It is reported that as of July 29th, the average temperature in the United States this July was about 1.4 degrees Celsius higher than the average for the same period from 1991 to 2020. Although the final average temperature data for July will not be released until early August, media predictions suggest that this figure could break the record set in July 2012, making July this year the hottest month on record in the continental United States.

On August 1st, the South Korean National Assembly passed an amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act on July 31st, abolishing the prosecutor's authority to conduct direct and supplementary investigations. This is another legislative measure in South Korea's push for reform of the prosecutorial system. The National Assembly passed the amendment with 175 votes in favor, 2 against, and 1 abstention. According to the amendment, the prosecutor's office will no longer have the authority to conduct direct investigations, nor may it conduct supplementary investigations on its own. If a prosecutor believes a case requires further investigation, they can only request the judicial police to conduct supplementary investigations.

August 1st - According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, Japan, at approximately 11:48 AM local time today (August 1st). The maximum tremor was felt at intensity 4, and the epicenter was at a depth of 80 kilometers. There is no risk of a tsunami.

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, Japan, on August 1.

The UK Maritime Trade Organization reports that a tanker's chief safety officer said projectiles damaged the tanker's engine room.

The UK Maritime Trade Organization reports that the chief safety officer of an oil tanker has said the ship was attacked by an unidentified flying object.

On August 1st, Yonhap News Agency reported that driven by strong demand for memory chips, South Korea's exports surged nearly 63% year-on-year to $98.99 billion in July, marking the second-highest monthly export value on record, second only to June's $102.2 billion. Imports increased by 26.5% to $68.56 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of $30.32 billion. By industry, semiconductor exports skyrocketed 179% to $41 billion, exceeding the $40 billion mark for the second consecutive month. Despite intensified competition, global memory product prices remained high. Data shows that exports to the US surged 68.7% to $17.4 billion, driven by AI data center investment projects launched by major high-tech companies. South Korean Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Kim Jung-kwan stated that, driven by the strong performance of the semiconductor industry, 19 of South Korea's 20 major export categories achieved growth, demonstrating the significant effectiveness of export diversification.

August 1st - According to the China State Railway Group, the two-month summer railway travel season, which began on July 1st and lasted until July 31st, saw a total of 432 million passenger trips. Since the start of the summer travel season, passenger flow has been concentrated in the Chengdu-Chongqing, Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, Yangtze River Delta, and Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area regions. Data shows that as of July 31st, the Beijing Railway Bureau of China State Railway Group transported a total of 38.774 million passengers, and the Guangzhou Railway Bureau of China State Railway Group transported a total of 58.925 million passengers.

DeepBlue Autos: Global sales in July 2026 reached 29,213 units, a year-on-year increase of 7.52%; cumulative global sales from January to July reached 193,369 units, a year-on-year increase of 13.48%; cumulative global sales exceeded 910,000 units.

1. A missile attack in the Ukrainian capital injured 12 people. 2. Trump denied allowing Ukraine to produce Patriot interceptor missiles. 3. Polish Defense Minister: Polish F-16 fighter jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance plane in the Baltic Sea. 4. Ukrainian President Zelensky: He spoke by phone with US Vice President Vance to discuss the outcome of his recent meeting with Trump in Washington. 5. Russian Grain Exporters and Producers Union: Attacks in the Black Sea region could lead to a complete blockade of export routes in the near future. 6. Ukrainian President Zelensky: Ukraine attacked Russian logistics facilities in three regions and a maritime terminal in the Krasnodar region of Russia. 7. Russian Ministry of Defense: Russian forces attacked a Ukrainian mail sorting center in the Dnipropetrovsk region, a fuel storage depot and oil refinery in Odessa, and struck a ship delivering supplies to the Ukrainian army in the Black Sea.

On August 1st, the China Index Academy reported that in July 2026, transaction activity in key cities remained at a high level, with transaction volume continuing to grow year-on-year. Affected by ongoing price adjustments in most cities, the average price of second-hand residential properties in 100 cities in July was 12,584 yuan/square meter, a month-on-month decrease of 0.44%, with the decline widening by 0.02 percentage points compared to the previous month. In terms of the number of cities with price increases and decreases, 8 cities saw month-on-month increases, while 92 cities saw month-on-month decreases. Among core cities, Shanghai continued to see month-on-month increases. Regarding new homes, in July, high-quality projects entered the market in key cities such as Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Hefei, driving a continued structural increase in new home prices across 100 cities. The average price of new residential properties in 100 cities was 17,229 yuan/square meter, a month-on-month increase of 0.26% and a year-on-year increase of 2.09%. In terms of rental housing, affected by the continued release of rental demand during the graduation season, the average rent of residential properties in key cities increased month-on-month in July. The average rent of residential properties in 50 cities was 34.01 yuan/square meter/month, up 0.13% month-on-month and down 2.62% year-on-year.

August 1st - At 3:22 AM local time on August 1st, Xinhua News Agency reporters heard another series of loud explosions in Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. Kyiv Mayor Viktor Klitschko had previously stated that Russian forces were launching ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv. Klitschko posted on social media that as of approximately 3:00 AM, the airstrikes had injured 12 people in Kyiv, one seriously, and all the injured had been hospitalized.

August 1st - According to a report by Sky News today (August 1st), FIFA President Gianni Infantino has "abandoned plans to sell a stake in FIFA events, including the World Cup." The report stated that Infantino said, "After carefully listening to all parties, I realize that this project has caused serious divisions. Regardless of the level of support, this situation no longer aligns with our original objectives. Our principle has always been—and always will be—to unite all parties and pursue progress. Therefore, this proposal will no longer be pursued." The statement also said that Infantino "plans to convene all stakeholders for renegotiation in the coming weeks and months, based on a shared concern for football, to commit to the continued development of football globally, especially to provide more support for the development of football in those countries that need it most."

According to RIA Novosti, Russian air defense forces shot down more than 21,000 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory in July.