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Sweden prime minister Kristersson met China foreign minister Wang Yi in Stockholm on July 4. Wang conveyed greetings from Chinese leaders, said bilateral ties have faced difficulties and urged stronger dialogue, rebuilt mutual trust and improved mutual understanding. Wang also held talks with Sweden’s foreign minister and met Jacob Wallenberg, chairman of the Wallenberg group.

Shanghai Shipping Exchange said heavy rain in southern China has kept power-plant daily burn low and the peak electricity season has not arrived, slowing downstream inventory drawdown. Falling coal prices have damped purchases and traders are largely sidelined; northern anchorages have ample waiting tonnage. On July 3 the exchange's China Coastal (bulk) Composite Freight Index closed at 1,037.36, down 6.7% from the prior reading.