US Science Policy: The White House released a new blueprint, “Science: A New Golden Age,” calling for major reforms to speed discovery and cut grant and review bottlenecks. AI Security & Trade: The FCC banned imports of new Chinese humanoid and quadruped robots plus connected power inverters, citing cybersecurity and supply-chain risks; China’s MOFCOM hit back, calling it “AI hegemony.” AI Safety Debate: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg argued the US shouldn’t block Chinese AI models and urged the US to fix its own bottlenecks instead. Open-Source Cyber Defense: A US-led “Open Secure AI Alliance” used a Chinese open model (Zhipu AI/GLM) to contain an AI-driven cyberattack after OpenAI models failed to stop it. Semiconductor Shockwaves: South Korea’s KOSPI plunged as chip fears deepened, with SK hynix and Samsung hit hard amid AI demand worries and China competition. Solar Industry Pressure: China’s solar makers face sustained losses as oversupply drives price wars, even as the country doubles down on capacity. Biotech Breakthrough: Chinese scientists reported a self-reproducing hybrid rice advance that could cut seed costs. Space & Fusion: China completed an in-orbit electrical-system test for Tianzhou-10 and showcased progress toward its “artificial sun” fusion effort. Conservation: Siberian tiger and Amur leopard wild populations in Northeast China more than doubled over the past decade. Logistics Data: China’s social logistics demand rose to 181.1 trillion yuan in H1, led by high-tech manufacturing and digital products. Local Tech Diplomacy: Chinese envoys promoted global AI governance cooperation with the Bahamas and Dominica, while consulates in Munich highlighted science and education ties.