China A-share photoresist sector spiked in a short-term rally; Xingye Co. hit the daily trading limit. Baihehua, Hengkun New Materials, Guofeng New Materials, Jianghua Micro and Bayi Shikong also rose.

On June 30 at the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance 2026 forum, Ma Chunsheng, director of the Automobile Development Division in MIIT’s Department of Equipment Industry, said the global NEV industry has entered an accelerated phase, raising requirements for battery safety, environmental performance and durability. He said MIIT will strengthen innovation and increase R&D focus on lithium‑rich manganese‑based cathodes, silicon‑based anodes and solid electrolytes, and will boost coordination and support policies to promote high‑quality development of the power‑battery industry.

Potential UK prime minister successor Burnham said he would give young people a clear pathway into the UK’s reindustrialisation process. He said mental-health support should be provided through in-work support.