PRE-MARKET CHINESE STOCK NEWS: Alibaba Group (9988 HK) disagrees with a EUR 550mln EU technology fine, China’s “national team” of funds bought close to USD 9bln in equities as Beijing sought to support the stock market

Alibaba Group (9988 HK) - Co. disagrees with a EUR 550mln EU technology fine, calling it disproportionate and saying it does not reflect significant proactive enhancements made, while considering all options. (Newswires)Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank (3618 HK) - Co. H1 (CNY) net rose 6.1% Y/Y to 8.17bln. (Dow Jones Newsplus)CK Hutchison Holdings (1 HK) - Panama and China reached an agreement to renew their maritime transport arrangement. (Press)Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (600000 CH) - Co. reported H1 loans rose 2.9% Y/Y and deposits rose 5.1% Y/Y. (Newswires)SSY Group (2005 HK) - Co.’s gadobutrol active pharmaceutical ingredient for MRI imaging was approved by China’s NMPA. (Newswires)Other NewsChina’s “national team” of funds bought close to USD 9bln in equities as Beijing sought to support the stock market following Friday’s sharp sell-off. (Newswires)China’s CSRC called for tighter regulation of quantitative trading, discussed increasing listed companies’ dividend payouts and pledged to support stable stock market operations, improve company quality and boost investor returns. (Newswires)China’s NDRC called for increased development of the private economy and a larger role for the services sector as it seeks to unlock growth potential and meet annual targets. (Newswires)