Shengtun Mining said in its 1H 2026 interim report revenue rose to 19.264 bln yuan, up 39.56% YoY, while net profit attributable to shareholders was 1.804 bln yuan, up 71.37% YoY.

US President Trump said he has an accurate understanding of the situation at Gaoshan. He warned that if no agreement is reached, nuclear material there would be removed, and said now is a good time for Iran to reach a deal.

The National Intellectual Property Administration told a State Council press briefing on July 29 that Chinese applicants remained among global leaders in PCT international patent filings, Hague-design international design applications and Madrid international trademark registrations in 1H, with overall filings edging up. The agency said IP royalty exports totaled CNY45.5 bln in the first five months, up 64.9% YoY, and that firms are increasingly monetizing IP to sharpen international competitiveness and upgrade services trade.