Space & Rockets: Orienspace launched its third Gravity-1 carrier rocket from the East China Sea near Shanghai, placing nine satellites and experimental equipment into orbit—its first East China Sea launch by a private rocket. Agritech & Forestry Tech: China’s forestry and grassland sector is getting more “intelligent,” with tech contribution rising to 62% in 2021-2025 and expected 65% in 2026-2030, including tracked robots, new-energy machines, and drone-based wildfire response. Education Reform: China’s basic education push is shifting from access to quality, with rural schools adding hands-on science and aviation/aerospace model training. AI, Robotics & Power: ACE Robotics says its Kairos World Model topped four embodied AI benchmarks; China Southern Power Grid showcased an AI-native planning agent at WAIC that can generate grid planning reports in about 10 minutes. Automated Driving: Volkswagen’s CARIZON will deepen work with Horizon Robotics, aiming for Level 3 automated driving deliveries in 2H 2027. Policy & Trade: China will broaden imports of advanced tech equipment and key components in 2026-2030, diversifying sources. Security & Tech Risks: A UN report warns international criminal groups are using AI, malware, and deepfakes to expand scams and child exploitation across Asia and beyond. Regional Tensions: Australia called China’s nuclear-capable missile test “destabilizing,” while the Philippines said it didn’t need permission for a medical evacuation in its EEZ after a West Philippine Sea clash.