Hong Kong Governance: Human Rights Watch says Beijing has further reshaped Hong Kong’s system to answer Party leadership, citing the “Tai Po” housing fire as a sign of accountability gaps under the national security framework. Earthquake Response: A 5.5 quake struck Gaoxian County in Sichuan; no deaths reported, 13 with minor injuries, and 196 relocated as a Level-III emergency response kicked in. Robot Services for Exports: JD.com is expanding Europe-wide robot repair and “robot ambulance” after-sales via JoyRobocare centers in the UK and Germany, aiming to cut downtime and shipping costs for Chinese robots. Aviation Orders: China Eastern and China Southern signed major Airbus/Boeing deals totaling 32 jets worth about $13B, supporting long-haul expansion and cargo capacity. AI Cyber Race: Zhipu AI released GLM-5.2, positioning China closer to top global models for coding and cybersecurity tasks, while open-weight access raises misuse concerns. China-Japan Trade Tensions: China added 20 Japanese entities to dual-use export controls and another 20 to a watch list, citing “remilitarization” and end-use verification issues. Pacific Security: Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal Agreement, keeping Australia as the main security partner and adding consultation rules on third-party critical infrastructure investment. Renewables in Cold Regions: China’s first solar thermal power station in high-latitude Jilin began generating, using molten-salt storage to reduce wind/solar curtailment. Health Insurance Push: Pfizer’s GLP-1 and Innovent’s mazdutide cleared a preliminary review for China’s basic insurance drug catalogue. Geopolitics & Mobility: A Reuters account highlights a Taiwan coast guard officer’s faith alongside frontline patrols as China’s activity around Taiwan intensifies.