Iraq's Ministry of Oil said the prime minister did not discuss withdrawing from OPEC, contradicting media reports.

China's IC design sector posted sales of 826.11 bln yuan in 2025, up 24.8% YoY, with nearly a 20% CAGR over the past 20 years, China Semiconductor Industry Association vice chairman Wei Shaojun said at the 2026 China (Shenzhen) Integrated Circuit Summit. Domestic IC design count is about 3,900 firms, of which 87% have fewer than 100 employees, a high share of micro and small enterprises. Wei said low- and mid-level talent supply largely meets demand but high-end talent is insufficient, and he urged improved implementation of talent policies.

消息人士：委内瑞拉中部地区输电线路中断，导致地震后港口、原油炼制和石化业务的恢复进度放缓。