The Foreign Ministry responded to Sanrio's cancellation of the Vivant collaboration; the Sci-Tech 50 Index hit a new low; IKEA Shanghai restaurant begins implementing 'seat with consumption'.

The Foreign Ministry responded to Sanrio's cancellation of the Vivant collaboration, stating it exposes Japan's domestic attempts to use cultural products to defame China; the Sci-Tech 50 Index hit a new low, AI industry stocks suffered, dragging the index down 45%; IKEA Shanghai restaurant begins implementing 'seat with consumption', security personnel urging away customers occupying seats without making a purchase.