U.S.-China Tech Friction: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy demanded Ford cut technology ties with Chinese battery maker CATL, escalating pressure on automakers amid national-security claims. AI Governance Crackdown: China’s Supreme People’s Court issued new guidance on civil disputes tied to AI deepfakes, aiming to curb scams and abuse. AI Chip Boom: Tencent-backed Enflame surged in its Shanghai debut after a blockbuster IPO, highlighting how China is pushing domestic AI hardware as export controls bite. Local Debt Watch: China’s anti-graft watchdog and finance ministry named officials tied to hidden local government debt, signaling tighter risk control. Housing Market Cooling: Beijing’s shift away from presales of uncompleted homes is already chilling land transactions and forcing developers to adjust buying. Autonomous EV Rules: China’s new policy for intelligent connected new-energy vehicles sets a major liability principle: automakers, not drivers, would be responsible for traffic violations in fully autonomous mode. China-India Diplomacy: China and India are arranging a Xi–Modi meeting on the BRICS sidelines, with border and trade issues still looming. South China Sea: The Philippines rejected China’s sovereignty claims over Panganiban and Zamora reefs, citing UN legal status. Sports & Culture: China opened Asian Games men’s basketball with a big win, while Chinese automakers collected design awards at Italy’s Turin Auto Show.