At a State Council Information Office press briefing, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said China has become the largest source market and a primary destination for international tourism. In 2025 inbound tourist visits reached 154 million, up 17.1% YoY; mainland residents' outbound trips totaled 148 million, up 20.8% YoY.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said reports he might be appointed as Trump’s AI czar are likely fake news.

The Wall Street Journal reports U.S. oil executives are lobbying to block a diesel export ban being considered by President Trump. Industry officials had believed they had persuaded Washington to maintain exports, but Trump told the U.N. General Assembly he is weighing limits, surprising energy executives. Company executives and lobbyists have phoned administration officials and Republican lawmakers to oppose a ban, but Republican senators facing election pressure are urging action, making some form of export restriction appear increasingly likely. Oil companies warn even a temporary curtailment of diesel exports could cost U.S. refiners tens of billions of dollars in revenue. An energy adviser tied to refiners said the whole industry is mobilizing and that Republicans view a temporary export ban as the only way to help win several key Senate races.