On the morning of July 3 HITHINK ROYALFLUSH's mobile app experienced a service outage, with users reporting quote lag, community pages failing to load, stock search failures and slow or frozen minute and K-line charts. The outage trended on Weibo and some users said servers were unresponsive for about 30 minutes. HITHINK ROYALFLUSH said services have been restored and the cause is under investigation.

Four departments issued a joint notice to continue unemployment-insurance support for firms that maintain or only minimally reduce headcount, and to encourage youth hiring and skills training. Through end-2026, localities will keep implementing a job-stabilisation refund: SMEs and micro firms may receive refunds of up to 60% of the unemployment insurance contributions actually paid last year by the enterprise and its employees; large enterprises may receive refunds of up to 30%. Social organisations, law firms, accounting firms and sole proprietors insured as units are eligible under the same arrangements.

White House National Economic Council director Hassett said employment data are consistent with strong economic conditions.