Iranian state media report five explosions heard west of Bandar Abbas port.

China's imports totaled 10.74 trillion yuan in 1H, the first time imports in the period exceeded 10 trillion, up 22.1% YoY and outpacing export growth by 8.7 percentage points, Customs deputy head Wang Jun said. Import growth contributed more to foreign-trade expansion and helped rebalance trade. China has been the world's second-largest import market for 17 consecutive years, with average annual import growth of 5.1% and its share of global imports rising from 7.9% to about 10%. Customs said actively expanding imports is a necessary policy; Beijing has implemented zero-tariff measures covering 63 countries and hosted international import, consumer and supply-chain expos. Imports from more than 150 countries and regions rose in 1H.

Chongqing issued its first red high-temperature warning of the year this morning, forecasting that between 13:00 and 20:00 today daily maximum temperatures will reach 40–42°C across 31 districts and counties — including Yuzhong, Shapingba, Dadukou, Jiulongpo, Nan'an, Liangjiang New Area and the High-tech Zone — and 37–40°C in seven districts including Wansheng Economic Development Zone, Nanchuan, Wulong, Chengkou, Shizhu, Qianjiang and Xiushan.