Japan Visa Tightening: Chinese residents in Japan warn new business-manager visa rules could push long-term residents out, after Japan raised sponsor capital requirements and staffing checks. Space & Tech Funding: SpaceSail, seen as a Starlink rival, launched a new fundraising round to expand its low-orbit satellite constellation to as many as 15,000 units by 2030. Legal Reform: China’s draft law on procuratorial public-interest litigation is submitted for a second reading, aiming to strengthen oversight and protection of national and public interests. Ukraine Diplomacy: A Chinese UN envoy urged de-escalation and a ceasefire, warning that spiraling confrontation only deepens divisions and risks escalation. US-China Tech Friction: Apple faces a fresh Chinese antitrust complaint over alleged “unfair” App Store fees; meanwhile, China continues retaliatory export-control and procurement curbs tied to US defense and tech lists. AI & Power Grid Pressure: Reuters reports grid operators doubt China’s plan to power AI data centers mainly with renewables, citing hard-to-forecast peak demand. Domestic Economy Watch: China’s 618 shopping festival ends with flat e-commerce sales, reflecting cautious consumers and weaker retail momentum. New Science: Chinese researchers unveiled a heat-tolerant ceramic lithium-ion battery and a “dual-core” quantum computer concept, both aimed at safer, scalable next-gen tech. Culture & Sports: China’s deepening Olympic engagement gets spotlight as Beijing’s Olympic legacy matures into broader sporting culture.