China's Yancheng Maritime Safety Administration warned parts of the southern Yellow Sea will be closed to navigation for live-fire exercises from June 1 00:00 to June 14 24:00; entry is prohibited.

China Index Academy reports TOP100 Chinese developers sold CNY1.2293 trillion in Jan–May 2026, with the YoY decline narrowing 4.7 percentage points versus Jan–Apr and contracting for a third consecutive month. In May, China Overseas, CHINA RES LAND, China Merchants Shekou, C&D Real Estate, Poly Developments, Beijing Urban Construction and Lianfa posted YoY sales growth. The academy attributes May strength to improvement-led demand concentrated in high-end products in some cities and to aggressive marketing that aided rapid post-launch sell-through.

The Service Industry Survey Center of the NBS and the China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing jointly released May non-manufacturing data on May 31. The non-manufacturing business activity index rose to 50.1%, up 0.7 ppt MoM, returning to expansion. The services business activity index moved into expansion and market activity improved. Concentrated consumption during the May Day holiday boosted tourism, dining, cultural and sports leisure, and retail sector activity MoM.