** Shares of Brilliance China Automotive Holdings Ltd
1114.HK jump as much as 19% to HK$3.89, their highest since
March 7
** Stock on course for the biggest one-day pct rise since
November 2009, if gains hold; biggest pct gainer in Hang Seng
Composite Index .HSCI
** The BMW BMWG.DE vehicles maker in China says it plans
to declare a special dividend of no less than HK$0.96 per share
to be payable on Aug. 31
** The Chinese automaker says it is exploring investment
opportunities including cooperation with BMW with respect to
supply of components for BMW vehicles
** The Hang Seng Commerce & Industry Index .HSNC falls
1.2%, the Hang Seng Composite Index .HSCI declines 2% and the
Hang Seng Index .HSI drops 2.3%
** Stock down 6.8% so far this year as of last close
(Reporting by Donny Kwok)
((donny.kwok@thomsonreuters.com))