China-US Trade Talks: China and the US agreed to set up a trade council to discuss reciprocal tariff cuts and other cooperation, with MOFCOM saying teams will keep consulting on aircraft and agricultural trade. Taiwan Maritime Row: China urged the US, UK, France and Germany to respect its sovereignty and maritime rights after they raised concerns over patrols east of Taiwan, rejecting “confusing right and wrong.” Bangladesh-China Deal Push: Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman invited Chinese firms to expand value chains and signed 13 MoUs in Beijing, including on investment, green development, health and education. Auto Demand Shift: China’s commerce authorities rolled out pilot cities and measures to boost “vehicle circulation” and lifecycle services, signaling a move beyond relying only on new car sales. EV Charging Buildout: China’s EV charging connectors hit 22.497 million by end-May, with private chargers growing faster than public ones. Archaeology & Culture: New sea-salt discoveries push China’s coastal salt history back 4,500–4,800 years, while Hami in Xinjiang is using film and tourism to spotlight local heritage. Innovation Spotlight: Summer Davos in Dalian wrapped up with “China opportunity 2.0” framing innovation at scale as a global growth engine. Tech & Business: UBS estimates iPhone sell-ins in China fell about 19% in May as Huawei gains share; Polestar said it will stop selling in the US after a connected-vehicle software ban.