Chinese authorities are drafting a targeted policy to support digital cultural exports covering online literature, web dramas, online games, animation and digital music; the draft is currently out for public consultation. Digital cultural products have gained global traction and become a growing export engine. China’s service exports rose 15% YoY in Jan–Apr, with personal cultural and entertainment services up 39.5%. Policy support and industry development have lifted the international competiti

Qatar's energy minister said the explosion at the Ras Laffan gas plant was an accident, not the result of an attack or sabotage.

June 22 — Vice Minister of Commerce and deputy chief trade negotiator Ling Ji met with a delegation from the Asia‑Pacific Medical Technology Association and member firms to discuss the operating environment and concerns of foreign medtech companies in China. Ling said that during the 15th Five‑Year Plan period China will accelerate development of biopharma and other emerging pillar industries, advance the Healthy China agenda, and welcomes multinational pharmaceutical and medtech companies to deepen cooperation, expand in‑China R&D, and increase localization of production and supply chains to help safeguard global pharmaceutical supply‑chain stability. The association and member firms said they see significant market potential in China and plan to increase investment, deepen local partnerships and intensify regional technology exchanges.