HKEX CEO Chen Yiting said at the Shenzhen Stock Exchange 2026 Global Investors Conference that this year marks the 10th anniversary of the Shenzhen–Hong Kong Stock Connect. Northbound daily average turnover has repeatedly hit record highs in recent years, and cumulative northbound turnover reached CNY118 trillion as of end-April.

On May 29 local time the Russian president's envoy to the Ural Federal District announced the district had activated 'missile danger' mode for the first time. Emergency services and civil-defense units have been placed on high alert.

Ahead of Children's Day, Yiwu toy exporters report a seasonal surge in AI smart toy demand. Yiwu—home to more than 3,000 toy market operators and exporters to 200+ countries—recorded toy exports of 8.27 bln yuan in Jan‑Apr, up 11.6% YoY. AI-enabled toys, cited for interactivity and educational features, have pushed manufacturers' order books into September–October and prompted production ramp-ups as clients keep placing orders. Industry projections estimate China's AI toy market at about 29 bln yuan in 2025 and forecast it will exceed 100 bln yuan by 2030.