Robotics & Capital Markets: Unitree Robotics won Shanghai STAR Market IPO approval to raise about 4.2 billion yuan ($619m), using proceeds for robot AI research, new products and a smart manufacturing base—another sign China’s onshore IPO market is waking up. AI for Industry: Microsoft launched a $2.5bn Frontier Company to help enterprises deploy AI for measurable outcomes, pulling in thousands of specialists and supporting multiple model sources. Industrial Connectivity: The industrial Ethernet market is forecast to surge to $27.68bn by 2035 as factories push Industry 4.0, IIoT and real-time plant networking. Energy Storage & Circularity: CATL and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation unveiled circular battery design guidelines and a coalition to speed circular business models across repair, second life and recycling. Green Shipping Infrastructure: Shanghai is building a green marine fuels trading and certification platform plus a dedicated transport corridor to speed adoption. Auto Tech Shift: China’s carmakers are doubling down on hybrids, with Changan arguing HEVs can be a long-term electrified option without external charging. Cross-Border Trade & Logistics: NIQ bought Flywheel’s China/SE Asia eCommerce data business to expand digital shelf measurement and consumer insights. Geopolitics for Industry: Mongolia, Russia and China held trilateral talks on transport corridors, logistics and energy infrastructure projects.