US Tech Crackdown: The FCC voted to bar authorization of devices using components from certain Chinese firms, a move Chinese experts call politically driven and likely to raise costs. AI IP Clash: Washington escalated claims that China’s Moonshot AI distilled Anthropic’s Fable for Kimi K3, while US lawmakers push new bills that could reshape how AI companies coordinate on security. Cyber Governance: China’s UN-linked push for “digital sovereignty” is being praised as a way to narrow the Global South’s AI divide and broaden AI infrastructure access. Semiconductors Supply Chain: Binzhou Group says it has reached commercial-scale 6N-grade high-purity hydrogen fluoride production, targeting a key bottleneck for advanced chip etching. Low-Altitude & Aviation: Shanghai hosted an International Advanced Air Mobility Expo, spotlighting electric eVTOLs, drones, and low-altitude security tech. Port Modernisation: China unveiled a 2026-2030 plan to modernize ports of entry with smarter tech, smoother cross-border connectivity, and stronger governance. Biotech & Drug Discovery: Insilico says AI can cut drug discovery timelines to about a year using its China research ecosystem. Education & Space Outreach: China is shifting basic education toward quality, with more hands-on STEM and space-themed exhibits for children. Markets & Policy: China’s first-half fiscal spending hit CNY18.2T, while regulators weigh oversight for quant funds and AI usage; meanwhile, EU fined AliExpress a record €550M over counterfeit and unsafe goods.