US-China Trade Truce: The US and China agreed to extend the “Busan Agreement” trade-war truce until Jan 10, giving more time for talks on trade, technology and security as Xi Jinping meets Trump in Washington. AI Governance at the UN: China urged stronger international cooperation on AI risks at a UN Security Council meeting, warning against “digital hegemony” and calling for support for the Global South. Cybersecurity: The FBI is investigating a ShinyHunters claim that stolen data from its systems may include personal details of hundreds of intelligence analysts tied to surveillance and covert operations. EV Charging Race: Chinese automakers are pushing ultra-fast charging; Geely unveiled AI-powered “Smart Charging” aiming for megawatt-class output and multi-minute top-ups, while the broader market races to cut charging times. Humanoid Robots IPO Scrutiny: Deloitte says China’s tighter IPO approvals for humanoid robot firms won’t hurt players with clear commercialization plans, as funding shifts to “fine screening.” Defense Tech Fallout: The Pentagon is investigating how F-35 components ended up in Hong Kong, amid reports China obtained sensitive stealth-related parts. China’s Global Tech Outreach: Tencent launched TenPayGo for overseas travelers paying in China, and China invited Nigeria to join a global AI cooperation platform as bilateral trade rises. Clean Energy Competition: A report ahead of Xi’s US visit says China continues to outpace the US in clean energy deployment and exports, with solar and wind capacity concentrated in China.