Foreign ministers of Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey met in Cairo on the 21st and issued a joint statement saying the US‑Iran conflict poses significant risks to regional security, international energy markets, maritime trade routes, global supply chains and international trade. They welcomed the recent US‑Iran memorandum of understanding as a constructive step toward de‑escalation and urged all parties to honor commitments. The ministers said the US and Iran should sustain current mome

The second-review draft amendment to China’s Trademark Law will be submitted to the 23rd session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee, the Legislative Affairs Commission said. Spokesperson Huang Haihua said on the 22nd the revision targets deceptive trademarks with three measures: tighten registration review; broaden complaint and reporting channels; and increase legal liability. Where a registered trademark is used in a way that misleads the public, trademark enforcement authorities may order rectification within a deadline. If illegal business turnover exceeds 50,000 yuan, fines may be imposed of up to five times that turnover; if there is no illegal turnover or turnover is under 50,000 yuan, fines may reach up to 250,000 yuan. Failure to rectify on time can lead the State Council’s trademark administration to cancel the registration.

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and Ministry of Finance issued a notice promulgating the Action Plan on Using Foreign Investment to Stabilize and Improve Quality.