Nepal-Tibet Flood Response: Flash floods triggered by a Himalayan glacier collapse have killed at least 472 in Nepal and 5 in China’s Tibet, with more than 1,500 missing; rescue teams resumed Friday, including a Chinese unit reaching the Gyirong border crossing and finding “nothing but ruins,” as officials warn a newly formed barrier lake could burst again. China Auto Market: China’s auto sector is seeing a rare split—exports are surging while domestic demand keeps sliding—highlighting fierce competition and pressure on costs as NEVs lead the export rebound. China-Bangladesh Skills Push: Bangladesh and China signed an MoU to expand vocational training and technical education cooperation, including bilingual materials, research, and industry-linked practical programmes. SCO Trade Momentum: Trade between China and SCO members rose 14.9% in the first seven months of 2026 to 2.42 trillion yuan, with auto exports and mechanical-electrical goods driving growth. Cyber and AI Influence Row: X says it found a suspected Chinese bot farm of about 200,000 accounts targeting U.S. debates on AI data centers and energy policy, while U.S. officials say Chinese-linked hackers targeted agencies including NASA and the Federal Reserve. Guizhou Cave Adventure Trend: Cave exploration in Guizhou is moving from niche to mainstream as visitors paddle through underground waterways, turning social-media buzz into a new outdoor tourism product.