Nepal–China Flood Response: Nepal and China confirmed 676 deaths after the Bhote Koshi flash floods, with nearly 3,000 still missing; China reports 7 deaths and 554 missing on the Tibet side as rescue teams push to reopen the road into Gyirong Port and manage risks from a nearby barrier lake. Rebuilding Costs: Nepal’s finance minister puts reconstruction at $4–$5 billion, about a tenth of the economy, as authorities seek specialist forensic and heavy-lift support. Cross-border Coordination: Foreign ministers Wang Yi and Shisir Khanal discussed condolences, real-time hydro-meteorological data sharing, and early-warning mechanisms, while tunnel rescue experts from both countries were deployed. AI and Jobs Anxiety: A new wave of AI adoption in China is already reshaping work, with laid-off programmers in Beijing highlighting fears that automation could weaken parts of the economy. US–China Tech Friction: The US moves to expand drone tariffs up to 100%, deepening tech decoupling concerns, while US officials revise hacking claims to say agencies were targeted by a Chinese state-linked group. China’s Chip Push: China’s planning body says the semiconductor supply chain is “significantly safer,” citing rising domestic equipment share, even as key components still rely heavily on foreign suppliers. Culture and Soft Power: A digital Liangzhu culture exhibition opens in Kyrgyzstan, with China–Kyrgyzstan museum cooperation timed ahead of the SCO summit. Sports Charity: A Toronto-area club held a Scarborough charity match to support Nepal flood victims.