The State Administration for Market Regulation said China registered 373,000 new enterprises in 8+9 industries (eight emerging and nine future sectors) in Jan-Apr 2026. Generative AI saw 34,000 new firms, up 24.9% YoY; humanoid robots added 78,000 new firms, up 13.3%; quantum information exceeded 7,000 new firms, up 8.9%.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a routine briefing on the 25th that since 2026 multiple collisions involving Panama‑flagged vessels in Chinese waters have resulted in deaths and missing persons. He said Chinese authorities have conducted strict port‑state inspections of ships calling at Chinese ports in accordance with law and regulations, in line with international conventions, and not aimed at any specific country or ship flag. For case‑specific details, consult the competent authorities.

Hong Kong on June 25: HSI closed down 335.27 points (-1.43%) at 23,076.91; Hang Seng Tech Index closed down 73.10 points (-1.63%) at 4,405.92; Hang Seng China Enterprises Index (HSCEI) closed down 156.59 points (-2.02%) at 7,608.38; Red Chip Index closed down 61.13 points (-1.58%) at 3,797.03.