China–DPRK Diplomacy: Xi Jinping wrapped up a two-day state visit to North Korea, saying China-DPRK ties have entered a “new historical starting point” after consensus with Kim Jong Un on strengthening top-level guidance and exchanges. Taiwan Strait Tensions: China’s Taiwan Affairs Office hit back at Taiwan’s DPP, calling its response to Japan-Philippines “maritime delimitation talks” “groveling,” and said the move is illegal and void. UN Security Council Setback: A US/UK/France technical hold delayed a Pakistan-China push to add the Baloch Liberation Army to the UN 1267 sanctions list. Trade Pulse: China’s exports rose 19.4% in May, with gains driven by Southeast Asia and a rebound in shipments to the US; imports also climbed. Cyber & Tech Pressure: CrowdStrike said Chinese-linked hackers are the biggest state-backed espionage threat to tech firms, with the technology sector the most targeted. AI-Driven Export Boost: Commentary argues China’s AI boom is propping up the export engine, shifting growth toward tech goods like chips and data equipment. Market Access for Commodities: Orient Futures Singapore won Overseas Intermediary status for SHFE, expanding international access via QFI routes. China–India Messaging: Beijing urged India to see China as a cooperative partner under the RIC framework, raising questions about whether it’s a tactical shift. Health & Society: A review highlights traditional Polygonum multiflorum as a potential multi-pathway option for pattern hair loss, while China’s gaokao wrapped up in parts of the country.