On Venezuela, the UK government said the step does not reflect any change in its assessment of recent electoral processes, including the 2024 elections, and does not imply support for any political party.

港股擴大跌幅，恆生指數跌超1%，恆生科技指數跌0.55%。

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and National Development and Reform Commission issued a development plan for the electronic information manufacturing sector through 2030. The plan targets high-quality growth and a decisive global role, with revenue of enterprises above designated size to surpass 30 tln yuan by 2030. It aims for breakthroughs in integrated circuits, advanced computing, consumer electronics, basic electronics and power electronics, producing a number of leading technologies and products. Policy targets include raising industry R&D intensity to 3.5%, markedly expanding computing-power supply capacity, and significantly increasing adoption of next‑generation smart terminals.