Global Governance: Chinese FM Wang Yi urged UN-led reform to boost the Security Council’s authority and expand the voice of developing countries, while calling for clearer rules for AI governance and stronger oversight in cyberspace and outer space. Poverty Reduction: Beijing wrapped up the 2026 Global Poverty Reduction and Development Forum, launching the Global Partnership for Poverty Alleviation and Development with 53 countries and nine organizations, and pledging “small yet smart” projects plus policy dialogue and talent training. Diplomacy & Borders: India and China said border talks in Beijing were constructive, with both sides satisfied about maintaining peace and moving toward gradual normalization, and agreed on continued mechanism-based exchanges. Markets & Finance: Futu said mainland clients are 17% of its managed assets despite China’s crackdown on unlicensed cross-border securities activities, while China also sold its first green sovereign bonds in Hong Kong to raise US$886m. Tech & Industry: J.D. Power reported China’s auto tech experience hit a record, but execution quality slipped for the first time in four years; BYD unveiled a new self-driving chip and a push for wider deployment. Geopolitics & Security: The Shangri-La Dialogue opened with focus on China’s Indo-Pacific modernization and doubts over US priorities, as regional leaders weigh competing pressures. EU Trade Pressure: The EU is set to step up trade defenses against Chinese rivals amid “China shock 2.0” fears, while it probes JD.com’s Ceconomy deal over possible foreign subsidies. Culture & Tourism: Nepal’s Everest Film Festival in China aims to deepen cultural ties, and Brazil unveiled a campaign to double Chinese tourist arrivals within two years.