China-US Tech Tensions: China’s commerce ministry hit back after the Pentagon expanded its “Chinese military companies” list, adding firms including Alibaba, Baidu, BYD, NIO and solar makers, warning of “inevitable” retaliation if Chinese companies aren’t treated fairly. AI Governance: The Cyberspace Administration of China opened a dedicated reporting channel for AI application misconduct under a “rectifying AI chaos” campaign, targeting mislabeled synthetic content and harmful AI-generated information. AI Infrastructure Push: China plans a 2 trillion yuan nationwide AI data-center network over five years, with state firms building most facilities and domestic tech prioritized to reduce reliance on US hardware. Optical Networking for AI: China Mobile activated a commercial S+C+L three-band optical fibre system in Qingdao, aiming to boost capacity for next-gen AI networks without new fibre builds. Energy & Renewables: State Grid’s research expects wind and solar generation costs to fall by 20%+ over the next decade, supporting tighter integration with power-hungry computing and industry. Logistics Resilience: A World Bank/S&P index says Chinese ports dominate global efficiency rankings, with automation and upgrades helping absorb geopolitical shocks. Trade & Agriculture: Australia’s Bravo apples shipped to China for the first time, while Kyrgyzstan detained 24 tons of unlabeled nuts from China over quarantine labeling rules. China-Africa Water Aid: China handed over 300 boreholes in Zimbabwe, delivering clean water to over 75,000 residents across 300 villages.