Reuters survey: 94% of economists expect the Bank of Japan to raise its key rate to 1.00% in June (May survey: 65%).

At a UN Security Council session on Central Africa, China’s deputy UN ambassador said Beijing supports African countries resolving disputes through African-led, inclusive political processes and urged stronger anti‑terror coordination and border-control capacity building. He called on the international community, especially developed countries, to respect African sovereignty, support dialogue-based political and peace processes, and meet development-financing commitments. China said it is willing to work with partners to help Central African states pursue self-reliant development and lasting peace.

英國海上貿易行動辦公室：地方當局報告稱，一艘油輪的機艙發生火災。