Cross-Strait Tensions: Taiwan’s “Han Kuang” drill included a first-ever mobile internet slowdown during a simulated Chinese attack, while China and Indonesia held naval exercises east of Taiwan that drew US calls for restraint and Taiwanese condemnation. Trade & Industry: China will extend anti-dumping duties on Indian single-mode optical fiber for five years; Ford plans to shift some Lincoln production from China to the US in 2030 as tariffs bite; and Citi says Chinese carmakers could take 15%-30% of Europe’s auto market by 2035 depending on EU tariff and “made in EU” rules. Tech & AI: China’s AI model race is accelerating, with new releases from major firms and claims of narrowing gaps with US leaders; Lenovo posted a 43% revenue jump on AI hardware demand; and Changan and Huawei signed a framework to deepen AI and “large model” cooperation for autos. Energy & Infrastructure: PipeChina started operations on a new East China crude oil pipeline section to boost energy security. Weather & Public Safety: Typhoon Dolphin brought record rainfall and flooding in Beijing and central China, with dams discharging floodwater and transport disruptions reported. Regional Links: China’s C919 made its first international flight to Ulaanbaatar, and China-Africa ties were celebrated with a 500-drone Nairobi show. Diplomacy & Memory: Malaysia’s PM Anwar mourned former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, whose reforms are credited with reshaping China’s economic transformation.