UN shipping agency says it is contacting vessels to begin planned evacuations through the Strait of Hormuz.

MOFCOM and eight other ministries issued measures to cultivate and expand the automotive aftermarket. The ministries will coordinate implementation with auto circulation and consumption reform pilots, and quickly resolve difficulties raised by localities and firms. Regions must establish work mechanisms, ensure measures are implemented, and guide pilot cities with resource support and existing fiscal funding channels to develop automotive aftermarket service consumption scenarios. Pilot cities for new consumption formats, models and scenarios are encouraged to include eligible consumption scenarios in their support scope, focus on priority directions, complete pilot tasks promptly, and produce replicable, promotable experience to grow aftermarket consumption.

Oman's foreign minister said the country reiterated its commitment to international law and to safe, fee-free passage.