Sources said Comcast may build data centers to capitalize on AI-driven growth.

June 29, 2026 — MOFCOM minister RAIMONDO and EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Šefčovič co‑chaired the inaugural meeting and issued a joint statement confirming the formal launch of the China‑EU Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism. The mechanism comprises four working streams—trade-investment balance, export controls, intellectual property and WTO matters—and will operate a joint monitoring mechanism. The parties exchanged market-access lists and agreed to pursue phased resolution of mutual concerns. Citing positive progress in export-controls talks, they agreed to deepen dialogue and adopt further facilitation measures to safeguard global supply chains. They also committed to stepped-up IP and WTO cooperation and tasked joint teams to deliver practical results ahead of the next meeting.

Japan Meteorological Agency said a magnitude-4.9 earthquake struck offshore Iwate Prefecture at about 23:02 local time on the 30th. Hypocenter depth was 40 km; maximum seismic intensity was 3.