Iran and Oman have said they are committed to ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. A joint statement said the two countries will establish a joint working team to discuss the management of shipping in the strait.

Eastern Air Logistics has launched its first all-cargo route from Shanghai to London to deepen China-Europe trade ties. A flight departed from Pudong on Tuesday carrying 96 tons of goods, including e-commerce parcels and electronics.

The Chinese commerce ministry has announced measures to enhance the automotive after-market segment. It says the measures aim to remove unreasonable restrictions and better meet diversified needs of the people.

China Eastern Airlines has resumed direct flights between Shanghai and Stockholm after a six-year suspension. The service between the Chinese metropolis and the Swedish capital will operate three times a week.

A report unveiled at the Summer Davos forum shows that technologies with huge impact are moving off screens and into the physical systems that underpin modern economies. The top 10 emerging technologies of 2026 include everything-to-grid energy, direct lithium extraction and passive radiative cooling materials.

Andy Burnham has been sworn in as Labour Member of Parliament in Britain, after signaling his intention to take part in the race to find a successor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer said he will step down after the Labour leadership contest is completed.

Chongqing is boosting the capacity of its China-Europe freight train services to meet growing demand for automobile exports, using new high-capacity containers to reduce the transport cost per vehicle.

The Chinese commerce ministry has released an action plan to stabilize and optimize foreign investment utilization. The plan prioritizes expanding market access in services, finance and pharmaceuticals, among other sectors.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian on Tuesday and Wednesday. He will address the Opening Plenary of the event, also known as the "Summer Davos."

Pressure intensified after Andy Burnham won a by-election to return to parliament, emerging as the frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the Labour Party. Allies cited Starmer's 2024 general election mandate to serve until 2029.

A statement by mediators Qatar and Pakistan says US-Iran talks in Switzerland have made progress, including a mechanism on further technical negotiations. The statement said all sides agreed to set up a high-level committee to oversee progress.