CGTN

China’s machinery industry performed well in the first half of the year (H1), while its intelligent and green initiatives gained traction, the China Machinery Industry Federation (CMIF) said on Wednesday. In the first six months, essential products such as automobiles and electrical equipment grew at a rapid pace, according to the federation.

During the period, the automotive industry’s added value increased by 9.8 percent year on year. Meanwhile, the CMIF reported an increase in production of around 61.5 percent of the 122 kinds of mechanical products monitored by the federation.

Tense Israel in waiting as attack threat looms

Reuters

Israel’s ambulance service has stocked blood supplies in a fortified underground centre, factories have moved out hazardous materials and municipal authorities are checking bomb shelters and water supplies as the country waits for a threatened attack from Iran and its proxies.

UK: Huge anti-racism protests follow violent unrest

DW

Thousands of anti-racism demonstrators filled the streets of London and other cities to rally against a call for more anti-immigrant marches by far-right groups in the UK that have rioted in recent days. Thousands of police officers were deployed to the British capital, London, the Metropolitan Police said. In addition, around 1,300 specialist forces were on standby in case of serious trouble in London.