Japan naphtha imports fell 47% y/y in April to 1.14M kl, government data shows, as Middle East shipments plunged 79.1% due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Supply crunch hits chemical, food sectors.

Chinese researchers produce lunar soil fibers, send to Tiangong for space environment testing. The fibers, made from 0.5g of lunar soil, could reinforce future lunar bases.

Chinese researchers have produced lunar soil fibers and sent them to China's space station Tiangong to test their ability to withstand the harsh space environment. The fibers, made from 0.5 grams of lunar soil, could be used as reinforcement for future lunar base construction.

Islamabad to propose transferring Iranian uranium to China under intl. control, First Squawk reports.

Islamabad will offer Washington the transfer of Iranian uranium to Beijing under international control.

China accuses EU of selectively using trade data to justify import curbs, warns it will respond.

China says the European Union is using trade data selectively to justify import restrictions and warns of a response.

Boeing CEO says 200-jet China deal is 'initial tranche', hints at more orders

Boeing CEO says a deal to sell 200 jets to China is an 'initial tranche' and expects more orders.