UNESCO & Culture: Jingdezhen’s Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List, spotlighting a full porcelain production chain and the city’s long-running “porcelain capital” legacy. Trade & Openness: With 100 days to the 9th China International Import Expo, global firms are expanding booths and debuting new products, signaling confidence in China’s market and supply-chain links. People-to-People Ties: A restored Ryukyu Kingdom Cemetery Site in Beijing welcomed visitors from Japan’s Ryukyu/Okinawa, underscoring centuries of shared history. Poverty Alleviation: A lecture for international journalists highlighted China’s people-centered poverty reduction path, from rural reforms and industrial jobs to targeted funding and precision support that helped end absolute rural poverty. Energy & Industry: Gazprom set a record for daily gas deliveries to China via the Power of Siberia pipeline, while China-Ethiopia cooperation is boosting Ethiopia’s meteorology and early-warning capabilities through AI and emerging tech. Regional Security: US, Japan and the Philippines wrapped up South China Sea maritime drills as tensions persist after recent water-cannon incidents near contested areas. Disaster Response: Typhoon Noul hit southern China, triggering mass evacuations and major flight and rail disruptions. Platform Economy: China fined Trip.com for monopoly abuses, ordering refunds and large penalties tied to hotel deal practices and pricing influence. Tech & Business: Qualcomm plans double-digit price hikes for shipped products after Sept. 1, reflecting broader supply and cost pressures.