PBOC convened its H2 2026 work meeting.

Middle East specialist Wang Jin says reported US and Israeli plans to strike Iran's energy infrastructure appear aimed at forcing Tehran back to the negotiating table and extracting greater concessions. He warns such strikes would likely escalate tensions. Wang adds he doubts the threats will be carried out; Iran has so far withstood attacks and can retaliate, so sustained US strikes are unlikely to break the current stalemate.

俄羅斯外交官：烏克蘭助長了全球黑市武器交易。