On the 7th, Iran's vice president and head of the Department of Environment, Ansari, said Tehran has begun drafting the Strait of Hormuz Environmental Service Charge Regulation; an initial draft was recently completed, but fee levels and the specific collection mechanism have not been finalized.

Beijing gaokao essay prompts released. In the micro-writing section a topic references teaching elderly to use AI. Choose one of three tasks; response no more than 150 characters; do not disclose district, school or personal information. (1) To raise students’ labor awareness the class plans a half-day community labor practice. Propose an activity: state main content and give clear, reasoned justification. (2) For the Chongyang Festival the school will send volunteers to a nursing home for an “AI and a happy old age” event. Write a promotional slogan to attract elderly participants; language should be appropriate and appealing. (3) Title: Because Longing. Write a short poem or lyrical passage with sincere emotion, vivid language and strong appeal.

Wholesale egg prices at Beijing’s Xinfadi hit 5.5 yuan per jin in early June, about 26% higher than early May and nearly 80% year‑on‑year — the strongest same‑period rise in roughly five years. Market officials attributed the jump to Dragon Boat Festival seasonal demand and a temporary tightening of supply. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said higher prices restored profitability for layer farms: most were profitable in May, earning about 0.5–1.2 yuan per jin.