Overseas Investment Clampdown: China issued sweeping new rules to tighten control of overseas deals involving Chinese investors, tech, data and national security, with key measures taking effect July 1 and raising compliance risks for global investors in sensitive sectors. Taiwan Waters Patrols: China’s coast guard carried out law-enforcement patrols east of Taiwan after Japan and the Philippines announced maritime boundary talks, as Taiwan rejected Beijing’s claims and tensions keep rising. US Chip Export Curbs: The US clarified that advanced AI chip shipment limits apply to Chinese-headquartered entities even when their subsidiaries are outside China, aiming to close loopholes. Energy Market Shock: China’s crude oil seaborne imports fell to the lowest in nearly 10 years in May, driven mainly by Middle East conflict reshuffling and price/supply adjustments. Children With Disabilities: UNICEF said China has made substantial progress on accessibility for children with disabilities, citing barrier-free standards, inclusive education and family support. Space Ambition: China is preparing to sample a near-Earth asteroid suspected to be linked to the Moon, as new research challenges the lunar-origin theory. Biotech Deal: Pfizer and Innovent signed a global cancer-drug agreement worth up to $10.5 billion, underscoring demand for Chinese biotech despite geopolitical pressure. Culture & Soft Power: Museums across China are drawing crowds with exhibitions that bring distant civilizations closer, including a Cambodia Angkor-themed show in Beijing. Sports & Youth: China’s youth athletics push is gaining momentum, with more grassroots competitions for children nationwide.