Beijing Daxing International Airport said on July 21 its 2026 annual passenger throughput exceeded 30.0 mln, five days earlier than last year. On July 21 flights reached 1,255 and passengers 196,577, both single-day records since opening. From July 1–21 daily flights averaged above 1,000 and cumulative passengers were 3.492 mln, up 9.93% YoY; 10 days recorded daily passenger flows above 170,000.

Huatai Securities said July iterations of Kimi and Q2 updates to GLM validate the core domestic-model thesis and could shorten iteration cycles. The firm estimates the technical gap versus closed‑source overseas models has narrowed to about 3–4 months; combined with higher cost‑effectiveness, domestic providers are lifting capability ceilings and pricing power. Huatai’s tests show K3 is only marginally weaker than GPT‑5.6 Sol, while GLM 5.2 benchmarks roughly at OPUS 4.7. Investment takeaway: rapid capability improvement should reinforce industry-chain positives. Near term, pricing power has improved but model‑level competition is intensifying; longer term, rising Agent penetration should expand the addressable market.

Saudi cabinet reiterates it will take decisive measures to protect Saudi Arabia and the security of its vessels.