U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said he spoke with his Italian counterpart last Friday and that the U.S. will still sign an agreement with Italy.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a routine briefing on the 25th that since 2026 multiple collisions involving Panama‑flagged vessels in Chinese waters have resulted in deaths and missing persons. He said Chinese authorities have conducted strict port‑state inspections of ships calling at Chinese ports in accordance with law and regulations, in line with international conventions, and not aimed at any specific country or ship flag. For case‑specific details, consult the competent authorities.

欧洲央行管委穆兰：近期的发展对法国经济有利。