May 29, 2026 — Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) envoy Liu Yuxi met Madagascar Foreign Minister Ndiaye to discuss bilateral cooperation. Liu pledged Chinese support for Madagascar’s independent development path and promised closer alignment of development strategies and implementation of FOCAC Beijing summit outcomes. Madagascar’s transitional government said it values ties with China, reaffirmed the One China principle, and seeks deeper political engagement and practical cooperation und

China International Capital Co says rising strategic and emerging demand plus persistent supply tightness mean domestic tungsten prices, after a sharp short-term drop, are likely to stabilise and rebound. Supply: domestic output remains tight; Kazakhstan and South Korea may add incremental supply while European upside is increasingly uncertain. Inventories: China’s tungsten stocks rose QoQ in 1Q26 but the increase was limited; overseas restocking demand remains urgent. Outlook: China International Capital Co expects a global tungsten supply–demand deficit of 23,000/24,000/24,000/25,000 tonnes in 2026–2029, equivalent to 14.6%/14.8%/13.9%/14.3% of global tungsten consumption (primary + recycled). The report flags rising allocation appeal of leading global tungsten producers.

IRNA reported three offshore platforms at Iran's South Pars gas field have resumed production.