China A-share education sector strengthened again; Chuanzhi Education posted a fourth consecutive daily limit-up, Chuangye Heima climbed more than 10%, and Kede Education, Xueda Education, Kaiwen Education, Angli Education and Zhonggong Education also advanced.

On the morning of the 29th the Shiite militia Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) said US and Saudi strikes on its bases across Iraq killed at least 20 and wounded 32. The PMF said strikes hit its headquarters in Baghdad, Wasit, Nineveh, Basra, Kirkuk, Karbala and Diyala and damaged multiple facilities, vehicles and military equipment. The statement described the action as a dangerous escalation and a serious violation of Iraqi sovereignty; Iraqi authorities are monitoring the situation and casualty and damage assessments are ongoing.

Western Mining released its 1H 2026 results bulletin: revenue RMB39.44bn, up 25% YoY; net profit attributable to shareholders RMB4.17bn, up 123% YoY.