Senior executives from Meta Platforms, Inc. (META.US), Anthropic, OpenAI and Google have been invited to meet with White House officials on Tuesday (4th) local time to discuss voluntary government safety testing for the most advanced AI models in the US, Reuters, citing sources, reported.

Anthropic and OpenAI recently disclosed respectively that their AI tools had infiltrated other companies' systems, raising concerns among US lawmakers that AI models could be used to launch or assist cyberattacks.

The US government has finalized details of voluntary cybersecurity testing to assess the hacking capabilities of the most advanced US AI models, with plans to discuss the matter with the AI industry, according to White House officials.
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Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN.US) shares notched a record high on Monday (3rd) after the company reported better-than-expected results last week. The stock closed at USD284.02, up 4.58%, with its market cap breaching USD3 trillion.

The company's cloud business recorded substantial growth in 2Q26, given robust AI demand. Amazon reported adjusted EPS of USD1.97, above market expectations of USD1.82. Revenue reached USD200.61 billion, topping market forecasts of USD196.47 billion.
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賦能社區共融發展
連續七年為本澳社群創造多元共享機會

澳門2026年8月3日 /美通社/ -- 「金沙物美嘉年華」自2020年首辦以來，致力發揮盛事平台賦能作用，成為支持中小企及社區共融的年度品牌盛事。活動秉承「以大帶小」及「金沙關懷」關愛社區的理念，積極推動社區共融。第七屆「金沙物美嘉年華」日前圓滿舉行，聯同廿所社服機構及過百名公司社區義務工作者──金沙中國關懷大使，透過四天展銷活動，為本澳不同持份者創造更多共同參與、拓展營銷及接觸社群的機會。活動在廣大市民風雨不改的鼎力支持下圓滿舉行，除了匯聚人氣外，更凝聚社區龐大的關愛力量，共同構建具溫度、視野及關愛的多元平台。

作為全澳最大規模的消費折扣展，「金沙物美嘉年華」多年來深受本澳居民及大灣區旅客歡迎，今屆共吸引近160,000人次入場參與，創下入場人數新高；七年迄今累計80萬人次入場。除了為中小企創設展銷商機，活動自首屆起邀請本澳社服機構參與，致力推動社區共同成長。至今，活動已支持30間社服機構參與，惠及近1,500名服務使用者，為本澳各社群提供展現才能及共享歡樂的寶貴機會。此外，七年來，400多名金沙中國關懷大使為活動投入一共逾1,120服務小時，充分體現金沙中國與澳門社區同心同行的承諾。

本屆特邀澳門明愛創明坊學員、視障音樂人陳家強於「工銀e支付呈獻：K歌之王歌唱比賽」期間獻上鋼琴演出，以悠揚樂聲感染在場觀眾，贏得熱烈掌聲。演出不僅展現了表演者的無限潛能，更體現嘉年華致力締造平等參與和交流機會的理念。

金沙中國有限公司行政副主席王英偉博士表示：「『金沙物美嘉年華』自創辦以來，致力聯動金沙零售商戶、本澳中小企及社服機構的力量，在支持本澳中小企拓展商機的同時，亦為社區有需要人士創造成長機會，打造展現技能、共融互助的平台。七年來，我們持續聯動本澳社服機構，參與單位逐年遞增，由首屆五所社服機構參與，發展至今年匯聚二十間社企攜手同行，累計為逾千名社服學員創造寶貴的實踐機會，協助他們融入社會、建立自信，共同成長。與此同時，累計已有400多名金沙中國關懷大使以及金沙環保360大使參與嘉年華籌辦及服務工作，以實際行動支持社區發展。今年活動期間雖然受到風雨天氣影響，但一眾關懷大使、合作夥伴、參展商及社服機構依然堅守崗位，與我們攜手克服挑戰，共同成就這項年度品牌盛事，充分展現澳門社區團結互助的精神。

「我們樂見活動經已發展為一個兼具經濟發展與社會效益的年度品牌盛事，七年來累計80萬人次入場。活動不僅匯聚公眾的廣泛參與，更凝聚了社區互助互愛的力量。衷心感謝澳門特區政府、澳門中華總商會、社區合作夥伴及各界市民旅客的支持，金沙中國將持續秉持『金沙關懷』精神，發揮『金沙物美嘉年華』的平台優勢，為澳門繁榮共融貢獻力量。」

打造展銷實踐平台   助社群融入社區
今屆活動於7月23日至26日一連四天在澳門威尼斯人^®金光會展舉行，設有逾580個特色展位，匯聚多個國際及本澳品牌，涵蓋家庭用品、食品美酒、美食廣場、文化創意、金沙商戶、澳門特色手信、親子遊樂及運動體驗等八大主題展區。其中，本屆共有20間本澳社服機構參展，為歷屆之冠，彰顯嘉年華持續深化社區參與的成果。參展機構服務範疇廣泛，涵蓋社會復康、青年發展、動物權益及弱勢社群支援等領域，今年更首度邀請澳門街坊會聯合總會轄下駿怡日間綜合服務中心參與。

嘉年華為社服機構學員，尤其有特殊教育需要（SEN）人士，提供展示及銷售親手製作的文創產品、食品及手工藝品的平台，讓他們從實踐中累積寶貴工作經驗，從而提升自信心及職業技能，為融入社會創造更多機會。活動期間，學員積極向公眾分享商品創作理念，更透過與顧客的互動交流，收穫認同與鼓勵；同時讓大眾更好了解各社服機構的服務成果，進一步促進社區理解與共融。

挪亞青年成長發展中心經理陳志寧表示：「『金沙物美嘉年華』為本澳青年更生人士提供了一個展現自我價值的寶貴平台，讓他們由服務接受者逐步成長為社會貢獻者，以自身努力回饋社會，並從中建立自信。今年，我們帶同學員以澳門文化為創作靈感的全新服裝系列，希望讓市民及旅客更好了解我們學員的能力與潛能。衷心感謝金沙中國多年來用心搭建這個充滿意義的平台，促進社會認識和支持青年更生者，共同營造互相接納的社會環境。」

澳門街坊總會駿怡日間綜合服務中心主任陳海洋表示：「『金沙物美嘉年華』為我們提供了面向公眾的重要平台，讓更多人了解服務對象的潛能與努力。活動的規模和影響力大，對我們來說是絕佳的曝光機會，讓我們直接面向更廣泛的社會大眾，亦令更多人親身看到服務對象親手製作的作品和他們的專業技能。感謝金沙中國提供展示機會，雙方合作有助傳遞『能力無限、偏見可除』的信息，推動社區共融。」

與民同樂  拓社區參與
為讓更多本澳家庭共享嘉年華的歡樂氣氛，金沙中國於開幕首天（7月23日）邀請來自澳門IN義工團及真善之友協會共近90名家庭成員參與「2026金沙物美嘉年華」體驗活動，由近50名金沙中國關懷大使全程陪伴，一同參與場內一系列精彩親子體驗，包括兒童電動平衡車、匹克球、「小廚神工作坊」及攤位遊戲等，讓參加者在歡笑聲中享受親子時光、建立美好回憶，並感受社區的關愛與支持。

共融舞台  展現才華 
金沙中國今年再度與澳門特殊奧運會合辦「特奧小記者計劃」，安排一眾有特殊教育需要的學員化身小記者，參與嘉年華開幕禮及分組採訪參展商戶，親身體驗新聞採訪工作，其後將透過澳門特殊奧運會的社交媒體平台分享採訪成果，藉此提升學員的表達及溝通能力，並加深公眾對特殊教育需要人士潛能的認識，推動建立更包容的社區。

「2026金沙物美嘉年華」由金沙中國主辦，澳門中華總商會協辦，並獲澳門特別行政區政府經濟及科技發展局、旅遊局及招商投資促進局大力支持；以及澳門中銀、工銀澳門、交通銀行澳門分行及澳門大西洋銀行誠意贊助。

活動響應澳門特區政府的「旅遊+」發展策略，至今連續七年為本澳中小微企、金沙零售商戶及社區合作夥伴搭建全澳最大規模的免費展銷平台，打造年度矚目的澳門旅遊消費品牌盛事，並藉此推動澳門經濟多元發展；同時持續發揮盛事平台的社會價值，凝聚社區力量，為有需要人士創造成長及參與機會，攜手建設更關愛、共融及充滿活力的澳門社區。

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關於金沙中國有限公司
金沙中國有限公司（香港聯交所：1928，「金沙中國」或「公司」）是一所於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司及在香港聯合交易所有限公司上市的公司。金沙中國是澳門最大的綜合度假村經營商，於路氹金光大道上設有澳門威尼斯人^®、澳門百利宮、澳門巴黎人^®，以及澳門倫敦人^® 等物業項目，同時擁有及經營位於澳門半島的澳門金沙。公司旗下的各綜合度假村集合多樣化的娛樂消閒、商務設施及客運業務，包括大型會議及展覽場地、各式餐廳食肆、購物中心、於威尼斯人綜藝館、倫敦人綜藝館、威尼斯人劇場、巴黎人劇場、倫敦人劇場及金沙劇場舉行的世界級娛樂表演，以及來往港澳的金光飛航高速渡輪服務。公司在路氹金光大道的各物業發展項目，堅定並持續地為建設澳門成為世界旅遊休閒中心貢獻力量。金沙中國是全球度假村發展商拉斯維加斯金沙集團股份有限公司（紐約證券交易所：LVS）的附屬公司。

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「金沙關懷」計劃
金沙中國有限公司不遺餘力推動及履行企業社會責任，積極參與母公司拉斯維加斯金沙集團所設立的「金沙關懷」企業公民計劃回饋澳門社區。「金沙關懷」計劃引領集團在全球各地開展慈善工作，包括經濟援助、社區援助及合作、物資捐贈及員工參與義工活動等。

「金沙關懷」企業公民計劃在澳門的主要項目包括：在澳門社區開展義務工作的金沙中國關懷大使計劃、向非牟利機構及社會企業捐款以及社區活動贊助等。

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Empowering community inclusion for seventh consecutive year
Offering diverse growth opportunities for community 

MACAO, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its inception in 2020, Sands China has developed the Sands Shopping Carnival into a premier annual event that supports local SMEs and fosters social inclusion, reflecting the company's commitment to supporting local SMEs and the Sands Cares spirit of promoting inclusion in the community. The seventh edition of the carnival concluded earlier at Cotai Expo, with 20 social service organisations and more than 100 Sands Cares Ambassador volunteers taking part in the four-day event — which aimed to provide stakeholders across different sectors in Macao with further opportunities to participate, expand their businesses, and engage with the community. Despite challenging weather, this year's carnival attracted a strong visitation and unwavering public support, bringing together the community's collective spirit of care and creating a warm, diverse platform that broadened participants' horizons and fostered mutual support.  

As Macao's largest consumption event, the Sands Shopping Carnival has long been a highly anticipated event for local residents and visitors from the Greater Bay Area. This year's edition attracted nearly 160,000 visits, marking a record high in the event's history. The cumulative visitation over the past seven years reached 800,000. Beyond creating exhibition and sales opportunities for SMEs, the event has provided a platform for local social service organisations to take part since its debut, underscoring Sands China's commitment to the community's shared growth. To date, the event has welcomed the participation of 30 social service organisations and benefited nearly 1,500 service users, giving local community groups valuable opportunities to showcase their talents and share joyful moments. To date, more than 400 Sands Cares Ambassadors have contributed a total of over 1,120 hours of volunteer service to the event, affirming Sands China's long-standing dedication to the Macao community.

At the carnival's "ICBC ePay Presents: Greater Bay Area Karaoke King Singing Competition," Sands China invited Chan Ka Keong, a visually impaired pianist from the Caritas Macau Sunshine Center, to perform on site. His melodious playing resonated with the audience and drew enthusiastic applause, showcasing his remarkable talent while reflecting the carnival's mission to foster inclusion through participation and exchange.

Dr. Wilfred Wong, executive vice chairman of Sands China Ltd., said: "Since its launch, the Sands Shopping Carnival has been dedicated to bringing together Sands retailers, Macao's SMEs, and social service organisations, supporting local businesses to expand their opportunities while fostering growth for those in need within the community. It has given them a platform to showcase talent, promote inclusion and encourage mutual support. Over the past seven years, we have worked hand in hand with local social service organisations, with participation growing year by year, from five organisations in the inaugural edition to 20 this year. We have also provided valuable hands-on learning opportunities to more than 1,000 service users, helping them better integrate into society, build confidence, and grow together. Over 400 Sands Cares Ambassadors and Sands ECO360 Ambassadors have contributed to the planning and operation of the carnival, supporting community development through their actions. Despite the adverse weather during this year's event, Sands Cares Ambassadors, carnival partners, exhibitors, and social service organisation members remained committed and worked alongside us to overcome challenges. Together, we have established the carnival as a signature annual event in Macao, exemplifying the spirit of unity and collective support within the Macao community.

"Over the past seven years, the carnival has attracted 800,000 visits, benefiting both economic and social development. Beyond attracting widespread public engagement, it has fostered a spirit of reciprocal care and support across the community. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Macao SAR government, the Macao Chamber of Commerce, our community partners and the city's residents and visitors for their support. Sands China will continue to uphold our Sands Cares spirit and leverage the carnival to contribute to Macao's prosperity and inclusiveness."

Creating a showcase and sales platform for community integration 

Held July 23-26 at The Venetian^® Macao, this year's carnival showcased more than 580 exhibition booths, bringing together international and local brands across eight themed exhibition zones: Household Products, Gourmet and Wine, Food Court, Cultural and Creative, Sands Retailers, Macao Specialties and Souvenirs, Play and Fun, and the Sports Experience Zone. The carnival featured a record 20 social service organisations this year, demonstrating Sands China's continued efforts to deepen community engagement. These organisations provide a wide range of services, including rehabilitation, youth development, animal welfare, and support for vulnerable groups. The Centro de Serviços Integrados Diurnos Chon I da União Geral das Associações dos Moradores de Macau was among this year's participants, joining the carnival for the first time.

The carnival provided trainees from social service organisations, especially individuals with special educational needs (SEN), with an opportunity to showcase and sell their handmade creative products, crafts, and food items — which enabled them to gain hands-on work experience, build confidence, strengthen their vocational skills, and better integrate into society. Throughout the event, participants shared the inspiration behind their products with the public and received recognition and encouragement through their interactions with customers. These exchanges also helped the public gain a deeper understanding of the work and achievements of various social service organisations, thereby cultivating understanding and inclusion within the community.

Chan Chi Neng, manager of the Noah Youth Growth and Development Centre, said: "The Sands Shopping Carnival has provided a valuable platform for young rehabilitated individuals in Macao to demonstrate their value to the community. It has given them an opportunity to grow from service users into contributors to society, while building confidence through their efforts to give back to the community. This year, we showcased a new clothing collection created by our trainees and inspired by Macao's cultural heritage at the carnival, giving local residents and visitors an opportunity to discover their abilities and potential. We are deeply grateful to Sands China for providing this meaningful platform, which has helped raise public awareness of and support for young rehabilitated individuals while fostering a more inclusive and supportive society."

Chan Hoi Ieong, director of the Centro de Serviços Integrados Diurnos Chon I da União Geral das Associações dos Moradores de Macau, said: "The Sands Shopping Carnival serves as a valuable stage for us to connect with the public and help more people recognise the potential and dedication of our service users. Its scale and impact provide us with an excellent opportunity to reach a wider audience, and showcase the products created by our service users, along with their professional skills. We are grateful to Sands China for providing them with this opportunity for showcasing their talents. Through our collaboration, we are able to convey the message that 'ability knows no limits and prejudice can be overcome,' while building a more inclusive community."

Sharing joy with the community and fostering participation

To extend the lively spirit of the carnival to more local families, Sands China invited nearly 90 family members of the Macau IN Volunteer Group and the Macao True Goodwill Friend Association for a series of parent-child activities on July 23, the first day of the carnival. Accompanied by nearly 50 Sands Cares Ambassadors, they enjoyed a variety of interactive experiences, including children's electric balance bikes, pickleball, Little Master Chef Workshop and carnival games. Filled with laughter and joy, these activities gave families an opportunity to enjoy quality time together, create lasting memories and experience the warmth and support of the community.

An inclusive stage for community talents

Sands China once again partnered with Macau Special Olympics (MSO) for the "MSO Little Reporter Program" this year, offering members with SEN an opportunity to take on the role of journalists. Participants attended the carnival's opening ceremony and conducted interviews with exhibitors, gaining first-hand experience in news reporting. Highlights of their interviews will be shared on MSO's social media platforms, helping participants strengthen their communication and presentation skills, enabling the public to better recognise the abilities and potential of individuals with SEN, and encouraging a more inclusive community.

The 2026 Sands Shopping Carnival was organised by Sands China Ltd. and co-organised by the Macao Chamber of Commerce (MCC), with the full support of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT), the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO), and the Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute (IPIM). It was sponsored by BOC Macau, ICBC (Macau), Bank of Communications Co., Ltd. Macau Branch, and Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU).

In support of the Macao SAR Government's "Tourism+" strategy, the carnival has provided local SMEs, Sands retailers and community partners with Macao's largest free exhibition and sales platform for seven consecutive years. It has established itself as Macao's premier annual tourism and consumption event, contributing to the city's economic diversification. The carnival continues to create positive social impact by bringing the community together and providing opportunities for growth and participation for those in need, helping Macao build a more caring, inclusive and vibrant community.

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About Sands China Ltd.

Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company's integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian^® Macao, The Plaza^® Macao, The Parisian^® Macao and The Londoner^® Macao. The Company also owns and operates Sands^® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company's portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, The Londoner Theatre and Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company's Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao's transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.

Sands Cares

A firm believer in the importance of corporate social responsibility, Sands China Ltd. engages with the local Macao community as a part of Sands Cares – the charitable giving programme of parent company Las Vegas Sands Corp. Sands Cares integrates the company's philanthropic work worldwide in four key areas: financial giving, community problem solving and collaboration, in-kind donations, and team member volunteerism.

Key areas of Sands Cares in Macao include the Sands Cares Ambassador programme for volunteering in the local community; charitable contributions to NGOs and community organisations; and sponsorship of community events.

For more information, please visit www.sands.com/sands-cares/ 

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Jesse Chiang
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SHANGHAI, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi AppTec (stock code: 603259.SH / 2359.HK), a leading global pharmaceutical CRDMO (Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization), today announced financial results for the first half ending June 30, 2026 ("Reporting Period"). The Company raised its full-year guidance, citing strong performance across revenue, profit, and cash flow driven by the greater success of multiple customers' products and its unique integrated CRDMO platform.

Financial Highlights

• H1 2026 total revenue reached RMB 28.90 billion, up 38.9% YoY; revenue from Continuing Operations^[2] up 48.0% YoY.
• Adjusted non-IFRS gross profit margin expanded 9.4 percentage points (pts) YoY to 53.9%.
• Adjusted non-IFRS net profit up 83.2% YoY to RMB 11.57 billion; adjusted non-IFRS net profit margin up 9.7pts YoY to 40.0%; adjusted non-IFRS diluted EPS^[3] up 78.2% YoY to RMB 3.92.
• Net profit per CAS^[4] up 29.4% YoY to RMB 11.08 billion; diluted EPS up 25.8% YoY to RMB 3.76.
• Backlog for Continuing Operations up 25.2% YoY to RMB 66.43 billion as of June 30, 2026.
• Adjusted operating cash flow rose 41.3% YoY to RMB 9.98 billion.

Management Comment

Dr. Ge Li, Chairman and CEO of WuXi AppTec, said, "As a dedicated enabler of the industry, we truly appreciate that our achievements are rooted in the exceptional performance of our customers. Driven by the greater success of multiple customers' products, our unique CRDMO model, and our global team's perseverance for excellence, we delivered strong growth across revenue, profit, and cash flow in H1 2026, with our backlog for Continuing Operations reaching RMB 66.4 billion. We have therefore raised all of our 2026 guidance metrics and further accelerated our global capacity expansion."

"Recently, the U.S. Department of Defense included the Company on its 1260H list. This erroneous designation is not supported by facts or law. We have taken legal action to protect the interests of our customers, employees, and shareholders. We believe that the facts will prevail after an objective and fair judicial review of this ongoing litigation."

"As technology advancements and science innovations continue to emerge, WuXi AppTec remains steadfast in 'doing the right thing and doing it right.' We will relentlessly enable global innovators and realize our vision that 'every drug can be made and every disease can be treated.'"

Sustainability, and Quality Compliance

WuXi AppTec maintained the highest "AAA" MSCI ESG rating in 2026. Meanwhile, the Company successfully completed 465 quality audits and inspections^[5] conducted by global customers, regulatory authorities, and independent third parties, as well as 21 information security audits by global customers in H1 2026, all with no critical findings. Twenty main sites are now ISO/IEC 27001 certified.

Shareholder Returns

The Company distributed its 2025 annual cash dividend totaling RMB 4.71 billion^[6]. Following the first interim dividend in 2025, the Board has proposed a further increase in the 2026 interim cash dividend to shareholders of RMB 5.10 per 10 shares (approximately RMB 1.5 billion in total).

2026 Full-Year Outlook

Driven by the greater success of multiple customers' products, our unique CRDMO model, and management and execution excellence, the Company has raised full-year guidance.

• 2026 total revenue target raised to RMB 58.5-60.5 billion (previously RMB 51.3-53.0 billion), with Continuing Operations revenue growing 35-39% YoY (previously 18-22%).
• The Company is confident in maintaining a stable and resilient adjusted non-IFRS net profit margin in 2026.
• 2026 capex guidance raised to RMB 7.5-8.5 billion (previously RMB 6.5-7.5 billion) to support accelerated global capacity expansion, including initiation of the new Changzhou site ahead of schedule.
• As a result, 2026 adjusted free cash flow raised to RMB 13.5-14.5 billion (previously RMB 10.5-11.5 billion).

About WuXi AppTec

WuXi AppTec is a trusted partner and contributor to the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, providing R&D and manufacturing services that help advance healthcare innovation. With operations across Asia, Europe, and North America, we offer integrated, end-to-end services through our unique CRDMO (Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organization) platform. We are privileged to work alongside partners across 30+ countries, supporting their efforts to bring breakthrough treatments to patients. Guided by our vision that every drug can be made and every disease can be treated, we are committed to advancing breakthroughs for patients—one collaboration at a time. Learn more at https://www.wuxiapptec.com.

This press release provides a summary of the results and does not intend to provide a complete statement relating to the Company, its securities, or any relevant matters herein that a recipient may need in order to evaluate the Company. For relevant information, please refer to the Company's disclosure documents and information on the Shanghai Stock Exchange ("SSE"), the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEX") and the Company's website. Investors are advised to exercise caution and be aware of the investment risks in trading Company shares.

Unless otherwise stated, all financials disclosed in this press release are prepared based on IFRS. The currency is RMB.

The 2026 Interim Report of the Company has not been audited.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain certain statements that are or may be forward looking, which can be recognized by the use of words such as "expects", "plans", "will", "estimates", "projects", "intends", or words of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but instead are predictions about future events based on our beliefs, development strategy, business plan as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to our management. Although we believe that our predictions are reasonable, future events are inherently uncertain and our forward-looking statements may turn out to be incorrect. Our forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the effective competitiveness of our services, our ability to meet timelines for the expansion of our service offerings or to reach the scale of our production capacity expansion plans, our ability to protect our clients' intellectual property, industry competition and regulation, the international geopolitical environment, legislative restrictions and judicial proceedings, the impact of emergencies and other force majeure. Our forward-looking statements do not constitute any profit forecast by our management or an undertaking by WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd. ("WuXi AppTec" or the "Company") to our investors. ACCORDINGLY, YOU ARE STRONGLY CAUTIONED THAT RELIANCE ON ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INVOLVES KNOWN AND UNKNOWN RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES. All forward-looking statements contained herein are qualified by reference to the cautionary statements set forth in this section. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release and is based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of this date, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement or information in this press release to reflect future events or circumstances, except as required under applicable law.

Use of Adjusted Non-IFRS Financial Measures

To supplement the Company's IFRS consolidated financial statements, we also provide adjusted non-IFRS gross profit, adjusted non-IFRS net profit attributable to the owners of the Company ("Adjusted Non-IFRS Net Profit"), adjusted non-IFRS diluted earnings per share ("Adjusted Non-IFRS Diluted EPS"), adjusted operating cash flow and adjusted free cash flow. These measures are not required by, or presented in accordance with IFRS.

We believe that the adjusted non-IFRS financial measures used in this press release are useful for understanding and assessing our core business performance and operating trends, and we believe that management and investors may benefit from referring to these measures in assessing our financial performance by eliminating the impact of certain unusual, non-recurring, non-cash and non-operating items that we do not consider indicative of the performance of our core business. The management of the Company believes such adjusted non-IFRS financial measures are widely accepted and adopted in the industry in which the Company operates. However, the presentation of these adjusted non-IFRS financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with IFRS. You should not view adjusted results on a stand-alone basis or as a substitute for results under IFRS, or as being comparable to results reported or forecasted by other companies.

The HSI opened 102 pts higher before briefly turning south, but later regained upward momentum. It closed the day at 26,009, up 124 pts or 0.48%, with full-day turnover reaching HKD255.179 billion. The HSTECH closed at 4,875, up 46 pts or 0.96%, while the HSCEI closed at 8,652, up 40 pts or 0.46%.

Dotcom bellwethers drove the broader market higher. BABA-W (09988.HK) had a good run, closing at HKD125.2, up 7.01%, after launching the Qwen 3.8-Max AI model, with performance comparable to Anthropic Fable. TENCENT (00700.HK), BIDU-SW (09888.HK) and KUAISHOU-W (01024.HK) soared more than 3%. JD-SW (09618.HK) and MEITUAN-W (03690.HK) gained more than 1%. XIAOMI-W (01810.HK) bucked the trend, down 2.85%, after announcing price increases of up to RMB500 for premium smartphone models. UBS lowered its TP on the company, citing persistently high memory costs and weak end-market demand.

China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) launched price compliance guidance for the photovoltaic industry, boosting solar stocks. XINYI SOLAR (00968.HK) was the best-performing blue chip of the day, jumping up 13.41%. Following its results announcement, Citi upgraded the stock to Buy. GCL TECH (03800.HK) spiked 11.48%, while FLAT GLASS (06865.HK) climbed 11.22%.

Autos were in a mixed bag. LI AUTO-W (02015.HK) fell off 2.92%, while GEELY AUTO (00175.HK) declined 1.11%. BYD COMPANY (01211.HK) edged up 0.8%. Metal and resource stocks came under pressure, with CHINAHONGQIAO (01378.HK) retreating 6.44% and CHALCO (02600.HK) dropping 2.36%. PETROCHINA (00857.HK) and SINOPEC CORP (00386.HK) both lost more than 1%.
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UBS published a research report covering Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN.US), of which cloud service AWS recorded AI ARR of USD25 billion in 2FQ, while backlog added to USD496 billion, reflecting synchronized acceleration in enterprise demand for Bedrock and core services.

Excluding approximately USD600 million in energy cost benefits, AWS operating margin remained flat QoQ at 38%. UBS expected Amazon.com, Inc.'s operating margin to continue expanding through 2027, while the market will continue narrowing the gap between its revenue and operating profit forecasts, ultimately driving a re-rating of the share price.

The broker reiterated its Buy rating on Amazon.com, Inc. and raised the TP from USD305 to USD318.
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CMSI said in a report that cloud business growth in the US internet sector has returned to an upward trajectory, while fundamentals of core businesses remain solid. Returns from AI investment are being realized through incremental cloud backlog orders and gains from equity investments.

The report said overall free cash flow in the sector remains under pressure, while capital expenditure guidance has diverged. Meta Platforms, Inc. (META.US) has become more cautious in its investment pace and is shifting toward enterprise AI business deployment, while the other three tech giants continue to signal increased investment.

Growth at the three major cloud platforms accelerated again, and AI investment has begun converting into revenue and order backlog. The broker remains positive on the US internet sector, with stock preference ranking unchanged: Meta Platforms, Inc. (META.US) > Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL.US) > Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN.US) > Microsoft Corporation (MSFT.US).
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MINIMAX-W (00100.HK)'s H3 model was open-sourced today (3rd). Huawei Ascend, MOORE THREADS (688795.SH), METAX (688802.SH), HYGON INFORMATION (688041.SH), Kunlunxin, ILUVATAR COREX (09903.HK), BIREN TECH (06082.HK), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD.US), Intel Corporation (INTC.US), as well as Hugging Face, ModelScope and ComfyUI were among the 16-tier chipmakers, developer communities and cloud inference platforms that completed relevant compatibility support on the same day as the H3 open-source release.

MiniMax H3 is a general-purpose full-modality generation system. It ranks first globally in video editing capability on the Artificial Analysis leaderboard. The system can uniformly understand multimodal contexts comprising text, images, videos and audio, and can generate videos with up to 2K resolution, a maximum length of 15 seconds, and native stereo audio.

A relevant person in charge at MiniMax said the company will continue building more open, versatile and intelligent models, while working with partners to jointly foster a thriving open-source ecosystem.

MINIMAX-W leapfrogged 11.4% at one point to a peak of HKD256.8. It last reported at HKD247.6, up 7.37%, with trading volume of 6.3924 million shares, involving turnover of HKD1.582 billion.
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HONG KONG, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce today (Monday) the launch of its Five-Year China Government Bond (CGB) Futures contract, marking a significant step forward in the development of Hong Kong's fixed-income and currencies (FIC) ecosystem and further enriching the city's offshore Renminbi (RMB) market.

HKEX also warmly welcomes the measures announced by Wu Qing, Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, to deepen cooperation and connectivity between the Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong financial markets, and supporting the continued development of Hong Kong as an international financial centre.

HKEX held a launch ceremony at HKEX Connect Hall today, bringing together senior representatives from regulatory agencies, financial infrastructure institutions, market participants and industry stakeholders to celebrate the product launch.

For HKEX, the new CGB Futures contract expands its growing China-related product suite and complements existing mutual market access programmes, including Bond Connect and Swap Connect. As the only CGB futures contract available in the offshore market, this on-exchange listed instrument enhances investors' ability to manage duration and interest-rate exposure to the Chinese Mainland bond market.

HKEX Chairman, Carlson Tong, said: "A vibrant FIC market is critical to Hong Kong's future growth as an international financial centre. As global investors increase their participation in Asia's bond and RMB markets, Hong Kong has an important role to play as a trusted, open and connected hub that links China and the world. The launch of Five-Year China Government Bond Futures further strengthens Hong Kong's offshore RMB product suite, supports the continued internationalisation of the currency, and reinforces the city's position as a comprehensive platform for capital formation, trading and risk management."

HKEX Chief Executive Officer, Bonnie Y Chan, said: "We are delighted to see the launch of Five-Year China Government Bond Futures today, marking a key milestone as HKEX delivers on its strategic imperative to develop a more diversified, multi-asset marketplace. From Bond Connect and Swap Connect to our growing derivatives, commodities and FIC offerings, we are creating a more integrated ecosystem that enables investors to allocate capital, manage risk and access new opportunities. Looking ahead, we will be working closely with regulators, infrastructure partners and market participants to expand connectivity, broaden product choice and strengthen risk-management capabilities across asset classes."

The CGB Futures contract's pricing benchmark is supported by ChinaBond Pricing Center Co. Ltd., which licenses bond valuation data and provides price calculation services, enhancing transparency and credibility for offshore market participants.

The SFC Commission Levy will be exempted for the first six months of trading and a market-wide trading fee discount of 50 per cent will be applied until 30 July 2027. At launch, the contract is supported by 13 liquidity providers from banks and securities firms together with extensive market participants, reflecting strong industry engagement. More details about the Five-Year CGB Futures are available on the HKEX website.

About HKEX

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is a publicly-traded company (HKEX Stock Code: 388) and one of the world's leading global exchange groups, offering a range of equity, derivative, commodity, fixed income and other financial markets, products and services, including the London Metal Exchange.

As a superconnector and gateway between East and West, HKEX facilitates the two-way flow of capital, ideas and dialogue between China and the rest of the world, through its pioneering Connect schemes, increasingly diversified product ecosystem and its deep, liquid and international markets.

HKEX is a purpose-led organisation which, across its business and through the work of HKEX Foundation, seeks to connect, promote and progress its markets and the communities it supports for the prosperity of all.

www.hkexgroup.com