Pacific Missile Tensions: China confirmed a submarine-launched strategic missile test in the Pacific, landing in “designated waters” with a dummy warhead, after advance notification to Australia and New Zealand—prompting sharp condemnation from Canberra and “deeply concerning” remarks from Wellington, as the move lands amid Australia-Fiji’s new mutual defense pact. Regional Security Watch: Taiwan says Chinese naval activity is rising in the Western Pacific during peak exercise season, with multiple formations operating and “new patterns” under close monitoring. Flood Response in Guangxi: Typhoon Maysak’s heavy rain has pushed Nanning’s flood control emergency level to the highest tier, with reservoir breach reports and evacuations underway. Space Milestone: Tianwen-2 reached asteroid 2016 HO3 at about 20 km distance and has begun exploration after a roughly 400-day, 1 billion-km journey, setting up future sample return. Markets & Policy Signals: The yuan eased versus the dollar as traders watched US rate-hike clues; China stocks and Hong Kong shares edged up as AI enthusiasm broadened and regulators proposed refinancing support. China-EU Trade Angle: A Xinhua report argues Chinese air-conditioner exports are helping Europe cope with heatwave-driven demand and supply shortages. People & Places: A village theatrical project in Ningxia and a rural tourism surge show how hardship and revitalization are being turned into experiences for visitors. Business/Tech: First Graphene signed an MoU to distribute its PureGRAPH® CEM additive in China, with a path toward local manufacturing after sales targets.