Global Business

--China saw record cross-border passenger trips in first half of the year, with foreign arrivals jumping over 20% thanks to visa-free policies --China has rolled out a "carbon peak" action plan covering 15th Five-Year Plan period --Oil jumps on Mideast tensions despite EIA demand outlook cut

--US: Diplomacy still on table despite renewed strikes against Iran --IMF lifts 2026 growth forecast for China to 4.6% --Volkswagen CEO considers cutting 100K jobs worldwide

--China's consumer prices rose at slower pace in June, factory-gate inflation accelerated --Technology blends creativity with human warmth at the 25th China Internet Conference --IMF trims 2026 global growth projection to 3%, raises China forecast slightly to 4.6%

--US launches strikes on Iran in response to attacks on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz --IMF cuts global growth forecast for 2026 to 3% --Severe flooding hits 375,000 in south China's Guangxi

--China unveils Five-Year Plan to boost tourism sector --Interactive tech exhibition at 2026 China Internet Conference showcases innovative achievements --US holds hearings on levies for imported goods made with forced labor

--US holds hearings on levies on imported goods made with "forced labor" --California drivers accuse major gas station chains of using AI to inflate fuel prices --Toy Insider's Sweet Suite Toy Expo gets underway in New York

--China and Norway pledge deeper cooperation in trade and green transition --China launches 6G pilot program to test next-gen applications across key industries --Japanese yen near lowest level against British pound since 2007

--US attempts to restrict access to advanced AI models raise global concerns --Gold prices retreat from two-week high as investors assess Fed interest rates --Cape Verde's Blue Sharks return home as national heroes

--China implements new A-share trading rules to curb speculation and boost liquidity --Formula E back in Shanghai and transforms race-day experience into real-world EV technology --Wildfires and heatwaves sweep through Europe, exposing cooling gaps in homes, cities and supply chains

--China seeks stronger ties with Nordic countries --Extreme heat weighs on US Independence Day celebrations --Protein boom fuels legal battle between yogurt makers

--China's services sector maintains robust growth in June with PMI at 54.1 --Record-breaking temperatures spread to eastern US, impacting 163 million Americans --US accuses Iran of ignoring MoU terms after attacks on cargo ships

--US nonfarm payrolls increased by 57,000 in June, less than half of economists' forecast --Venezuela quake survivor pulled out alive after 8 days --Beijing, Brussels set for second trade forum meeting in autumn

--China's services trade up 6% in Jan–May, driven by knowledge-intensive exports --Global Digital Economy Conference 2026 opens in Beijing --Trade initiative launched to increase access for British businesses to the Chinese market

--China celebrates 105th founding anniversary of CPC --Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 2 thousand with tens of thousands still missing --US declines to extend key trade deal with Canada, Mexico

--Xi confers July 1 Medal to outstanding CPC members --China manufacturing sector sustains recovery momentum in June --US and Iranian negotiators in Qatar for indirect talks through mediators

--China holds gathering to mark 105th founding anniversary of CPC --US and Iranian negotiators in Qatar for indirect talks --European demand for cooling products from China soars amid heat wave

--China's manufacturing and services both return to expansion in June, led by high-tech industries --China and the EU launch bilateral trade and investment consultation mechanism with first meeting in Brussels --Record-breaking heat waves across Europe drive a surge in demand for air conditioners

--Rescue efforts continue as Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 1,700 --UNDP estimates Venezuela earthquakes cause $6.7B in direct physical damage --US Supreme Court allows Trump to end temporary protections for immigrants

--China's industrial firms see profits rise nearly 19% over the first five months of the year --Chinese culture industry revenue climbs nearly 9% in 2025, driven by services-related sectors --Marking the CPC's 105th anniversary, we explore China's progress toward equitable global governance

--China sends rescue team to quake-hit Venezuela --Strait of Hormuz shipping faces renewed threats --Chinese coffee brands make a buzz in Brussels

-4th China International Supply Chain Expo wraps up with gains in AI efficiency and carbon reduction -Brazil set to become first Latin American nation to issue panda bonds, raising a record 5 billion yuan -Europe braces for another day of record heat as businesses innovate to cope with extreme temperatures

--Search and rescue underway after deadly quakes hit Venezuela --US Q1 GDP growth revised higher to 2.1%, yet consumer spending stalled --Iran strikes ship in Strait of Hormuz, oil prices jump

-Summer Davos wraps up in Dalian with a roundup of global leaders' ideas on innovation -Artificial intelligence takes center stage at the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo -As a record heat wave grips Europe, Germany promotes more sustainable housing

--Chinese Premier Li Qiang vows innovation-driven development at Summer Davos 2026 --Trump pushes Senate Republicans to pass voting bill --OpenAI unveils first in-house AI chip, Jalapeño

--Chinese Premier Li Qiang tells Summer Davos innovation-driven cooperation is vital for global growth --Business leaders at China International Supply Chain Expo seek clean energy partnerships --Nasdaq closes 2.2% lower as global sell-off hits tech giants and chip stocks