China A-share photoresist stocks rebounded intraday. Xingye Shares posted a "near-limit-up", marking four limit-ups in five sessions; Baihehua recorded two limit-ups in three sessions. Tianlong Group, Nanda Optoelectronics, Tongcheng New Materials, Gelinda and Xilong Science also rallied.

A June 30 report says Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar are engaging in direct talks with Iran alongside US‑Iran negotiations. Citing a decline in US credibility, Gulf states are recalibrating ties. After a US‑Iran memorandum, Iran and Oman held a first meeting on management of the Strait of Hormuz. Follow‑up talks are planned between Oman and Qatar, Iran and Saudi Arabia, and Qatar and Saudi Arabia to outline post‑conflict coexistence. Discussions focus on Strait of Hormuz navigation arrangements and potential economic incentives Gulf states might offer Iran in exchange for security concessions. These talks are concurrent with but independent from US‑Iran negotiations.

Hubei provincial government released a Culture+ Tourism action plan for 2026–2028 and said the housing and urban‑rural development department will plan 123 urban renewal priority districts for 2026–28, concentrating on 102 key projects this year. Renewal projects will integrate dining, residential, tourism, retail, entertainment, healthcare and eldercare functions as standard. Historic area upgrades will focus on Xiangyang ancient city, Jingzhou ancient city, and streets including Chenlao Lane and Sanyi Street. Support will be provided to redevelop more than five old factory sites in Wuhan and at least two in each of Xiangyang and Yichang. The plan also calls for refurbishing 60 comprehensive urban parks, creating 300 pocket parks and activating about 100 under‑bridge and similar public spaces.