EMSC reports a magnitude-6.9 earthquake off the east coast of Honshu, Japan.

European Commission President Von der Leyen said the first tranche will be €3.2 billion in microfinance assistance.

Beijing, June 25 — The 14th NPC Standing Committee chairpersons' meeting, chaired by Zhao Leji at the Great Hall of the People, heard reports and reviewed revised drafts on several items. Xin Chunying reported on proposed revisions to the Trademark Law amendment, suggested edits to a draft decision amending the CPA Law, and the review outcome of a draft decision to authorize the HKSAR to exercise jurisdiction over the Hong Kong-side port area at Huanggang and related extended zones; the meeting examined the revised drafts. Xu Hongcai reported on the review of the 2025 central final accounts draft and accompanying report, and the meeting examined a draft resolution to approve the 2025 central final accounts. Liu Qi reported on individual deputies' qualification reviews and related appointment/removal cases. The chairpersons' meeting decided to submit the revised drafts and draft decisions to the full NPC Standing Committee for consideration.