China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) opened public consultation on 62 telecom industry standards submitted for approval, including a 5G radio access network energy-efficiency assessment method.

Gold has fallen since a late‑January peak and accelerated lower in June as Fed rate‑hike expectations firmed, erasing almost all year‑to‑date gains. Global central bank buying remains robust and gold’s share of official reserves continues to rise. Market participants say the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict drove energy prices higher but lifted inflation expectations rather than triggering a safe‑haven bid, weighing on bullion. Near term a stronger dollar and rising US Treasury yields raise the opportunity cost of holding gold and should keep prices under pressure; medium‑to‑long‑term support comes from sustained official buying, shifts in international reserve allocations and lasting safe‑haven demand.

Customs: China's coal and lignite imports Jan–May 182.623 mln tonnes.