China–US Trade Talks: China and the US agreed to set up a trade council to discuss reciprocal tariff cuts and other cooperation, with teams continuing consultations on aircraft and agricultural trade. Maritime Rights Row: China rejected US/UK/France/Germany “concerns” over its coastguard patrols east of Taiwan, saying its actions are lawful under UNCLOS and urged respect for sovereignty and maritime rights. Cybersecurity Arms Race: 360 Security unveiled “Yitian Tulong” at ISC.AI, pitching a “Chinese Mythos” for vulnerability discovery plus tools to automate defense and incident response. AI Talent Push: DeepSeek announced a major hiring spree, aiming to expand core teams and accelerate work toward AGI. EV Charging Buildout: China’s charging infrastructure kept surging, with 22.497 million connectors nationwide by end-May and private chargers growing faster than public ones. Auto Consumption Shift: China’s auto authorities rolled out 40 pilot cities and new measures to move demand from “new car sales” toward vehicle lifecycle services like maintenance, rentals and classic cars. Global Supply Chains Expo: CISCE in Beijing drew strong European participation, while China framed the event around “GEAR” themes: green, ecosystem, AI and resilience. Caribbean Outreach: China highlighted blue-economy cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean as it expands diplomatic and trade links. Archaeology & Heritage: New finds pushed China’s sea-salt production history back 4,500–4,800 years, reshaping understanding of ancient coastal industry. Regional Diplomacy: Cambodian CPP leader Hun Sen began a goodwill visit to China, with talks focused on deepening ties.