Trump said on social media on the 29th he will soon convene a meeting in the White House Situation Room to make a final decision on the Iran conflict.

Several stocks swung sharply in the close auction: Shengyi Technology, Baiwei Storage, AMEC, Kingsoft Office, Guanghe Technology and Jiangbolong rallied over 2%, while O-Film, Roborock and Bull Group fell more than 2%. MSCI on May 13 published its May 2026 quarterly index review; changes take effect after the close on May 29. The MSCI China Index will add 22 stocks, including Guangku Technology, Yangtze Optical Fibre and Shengke Communication, and remove 24 stocks, including NetEase Cloud Music, O-Film, Goodix Technology, Meitu and Bull Group.

Ahead of Children's Day, Yiwu toy exporters report a seasonal surge in AI smart toy demand. Yiwu—home to more than 3,000 toy market operators and exporters to 200+ countries—recorded toy exports of 8.27 bln yuan in Jan‑Apr, up 11.6% YoY. AI-enabled toys, cited for interactivity and educational features, have pushed manufacturers' order books into September–October and prompted production ramp-ups as clients keep placing orders. Industry projections estimate China's AI toy market at about 29 bln yuan in 2025 and forecast it will exceed 100 bln yuan by 2030.