TSMC said it is taking a "conservative" approach to applying AI in technology development.

China's Fu, a spokesman for the National Bureau of Statistics, said investment tied to the Six Networks — internet and related services — rose 42% YoY in the first eight months. Investment in air transport, water transport and power supply rose 16.7%, 14.7% and 12.7% respectively. NBS data show that by end-June China had completed more than 70 compute-power corridors around computing hubs. Fu said that, as the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan, major projects including the Six Networks, cross-regional transport arteries, major energy and water works, new infrastructure and urban renewal are underway and are expected to further support high-quality growth.

US Treasury Secretary Bessent launched "Operation Economic Pariah" to sever all funding lifelines to the Iranian regime and its backers, and issued a new call for whistleblowers to provide information on individuals who assist Iran in carrying out terrorist activities.