Aviation Safety & Transparency: A small plane crashed into Beijing’s CITIC Tower, killing the pilot and injuring 13, but China has released only minimal details and reportedly ordered light-aircraft operators to suspend flights while footage and related posts were scrubbed online. CPC Update: Xi Jinping urged the Communist Party to adapt to change while safeguarding gains as the CPC surpassed 101 million members ahead of its 105th anniversary, with Xi also reiterating an “unshakeable” commitment on Taiwan. China-EU Trade Talks: China and the EU launched a trade and investment consultation mechanism in Brussels, aiming to manage disputes via dialogue on export controls, IP, and WTO reform. Outbound Investment Rules: China’s new overseas investment regulation took effect, giving authorities power to respond to trade barriers and tighten controls over sensitive tech transfers, raising compliance questions for global firms. Economy & Markets: China stocks rose on stronger factory activity data and Xi’s “high-quality development” push, with tech shares leading gains. Tech & Robots: Ubtech unveiled a new humanoid emotional companion robot series priced up to about $137,200, while AgiBot said it has produced over 15,000 general-purpose humanoid robots. Space Health Tech: China completed an in-orbit test of a muscle monitor for astronauts to track real-time muscle status in future space missions. Global Policy: The World Bank plans to phase out lending to China by 2031, shifting its role toward a knowledge partner. Energy & Shipping: China launched a sea-river intermodal zero-carbon shipping route using a pure electric container vessel, cutting fuel use and emissions. Geopolitics: North Korea’s Kim reaffirmed support for Xi and called the Pyongyang summit a historic occasion deepening ties.