Shenzhen Urban Transport Technology Group Co., Ltd. won a public tender from Shenzhen Airport Group Co., Ltd. to conduct a smart-transport research project for the T2 terminal and associated facilities. The firm will design advanced autonomous-mobility services and the overall scheme for the T2 terminal.

The Wall Street Journal on the 23rd reported Iranian diplomats say they have been studying The Art of the Deal—which advocates extreme, unpredictable demands to create anxiety and force concessions—to understand Trump's negotiating style. Iranian negotiators told intermediaries they consulted a team of psychologists to help anticipate Trump's likely public reactions; a person familiar with Iran's talks in Switzerland said there were no psychologists on the team and Tehran prefers not to psychoanalyze Trump's motives. Political analysts and mediators say Trump's high-profile, hardline statements have so far not produced additional concessions. Mohammad Amersi of the Wilson Center said Trump is deploying those tactics to test opponents' resolve, but Iranians are aware of his approach.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz said Israel will not pull troops from southern Lebanon even if the United States requests it. He warned roughly 200,000 displaced Lebanese would be unable to return home. Katz cited past security-zone incidents — civilians present, roadside bombs and attacks on soldiers — saying Israel will not allow a repeat and will not withdraw.