Google (GOOG.O) said the EU decision would force it to share users' private search histories and would weaken key Android security protections.

Sweden prime minister said Estonia has concluded Russia orchestrated an arson attack on a defence company and called the incident extremely serious. Sweden fully supports Estonia, is in close contact with Estonia’s prime minister, and said the attacks are aimed at weakening support for Ukraine and intimidating Europe; they will not succeed.

At a State Council press briefing on the 29th, Minister of Science and Technology Yin Hejun cited the National Innovation Index Report 2025, which ranks China 9th globally in comprehensive innovation capacity. He said China has advanced its science and technology innovation over the past five years and is accelerating a shift from global participant and contributor to pathfinder and leader, making it one of the fastest‑rising countries in innovation.