Industrial Policy & Standards: Shanghai rolled out the first general technical standard for industrializing plant-derived exosome-like nanovesicles (PELNVs), setting purity and concentration rules effective Aug. 1. Trade Remedies: Malaysia launched an anti-dumping probe on coated steel imports from China, Taiwan and Vietnam, and also started an expiry review of anti-dumping duties on prepainted/painted steel coils from China and Vietnam. Weather & Logistics: East China provinces activated Level-IV typhoon emergency measures as Typhoon Dolphin heads toward the coast, suspending offshore construction and moving thousands of people. Semiconductors & Supply Chains: Samsung and SK Hynix are testing Chinese AMEC chipmaking equipment to hedge against tighter US export controls, underscoring how restrictions can open footholds for local toolmakers. Energy & Renewables: China commissioned the world’s first 16-MW tension-leg floating wind platform, Haiyou Anlan, connected to the Lufeng oilfield grid in the South China Sea. AI in Space: China launched two AI-powered hyperspectral satellites that can process data in orbit, aiming to shift from sending raw imagery to transmitting analyzed results. US-China Tech Friction: Reuters reports the Trump administration is likely to reject US solar firms’ push for a faster polysilicon tariff/price-floor timeline, while the FCC tightens import rules on Chinese robots and power inverters to spur US production. Security & Industry: Taiwan’s Han Kuang drills included blocking a key bridge near Taipei, reflecting rising focus on civilian resilience amid invasion scenarios.