Retail & Demand: China’s retail sales fell 0.6% in May year-on-year, the first decline in more than three years, underscoring weak household consumption even as industrial output rose 4.5% and exports stayed strong. Energy & Refining: China’s crude oil throughput dropped 9.1% in May to the lowest since Aug 2022 as refineries cut output amid high crude prices and the Iran-related conflict. Ports & Logistics: China dominated global port efficiency rankings, taking seven of the top ten spots, as automation and infrastructure investment helped absorb geopolitical supply-chain shocks. Smart Manufacturing: An embodied AI “Eye-Brain-Hand” robot system in Tianjin is speeding up industrial inspection from hours to about 10 minutes, with use cases across logistics and automotive. Smart Locks & Security Hardware: At Canton Fair, TOKING pushed guidance on vetting smart lock suppliers and highlighted app-controlled security features, while separate pieces compare Zigbee vs WiFi efficiency and Bluetooth smart locks vs traditional deadbolts. Energy Transition & Industry Deals: Dajin Heavy Industry and AD Ports Group signed an MoU to explore offshore wind supply chain, maritime logistics, and port infrastructure cooperation. Battery Sector: Eve Energy shares jumped after it forecast first-half profit more than doubling, supported by rising power and energy-storage battery sales. Tech & Policy for Multinationals: China’s vice president said the country will support multinationals with stable industrial and supply-chain cooperation.