CNN: OpenAI said on Thursday that Iranian operatives used OpenAI models and fake identities to publish news reports critical of the U.S. war against Iran on multiple U.S. media outlets.

OpenAI said the actions appear unusual given their potential impact.

Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China views trade with Europe as mutually beneficial but noted European countries are pursuing stronger protective measures. On what steps China might take to allay EU concerns she referred queries to the relevant Chinese departments. As a principle, Mao said China hopes the EU will meet it halfway and resolve mutual concerns through dialogue and consultation to support healthy, stable China‑EU economic and trade relations, which she said serves both sides' interests.