South Pacific Security: Solomon Islands’ new PM Matthew Wale says he will review a secretive 2022 security pact with Beijing after admitting he only saw the deal days before his Australia trip, amid fears it could open the door to a Chinese military presence. AI & Chips at Computex: Tech leaders at Taipei’s Computex pushed “agentic AI” as the next wave driving demand for new processors, while Nvidia previewed chips for AI-ready laptops. Health Insurance Pressure: China’s off-site medical care boom is straining state health insurance funds, with interprovincial visits surging and cancer patients making up a large share of travelers. Workplace Rules for Older Staff: Beijing will protect “over-age workers” under new rules taking effect July 1, including work-injury insurance, as it reshapes delayed-retirement implementation. Outbound Investment Scrutiny: China’s new outbound investment security review rules start July 1, expanding government oversight of overseas deals involving controlled tech, services and data. Semiconductors & Markets: YMTC’s NAND gains and a broader chip-stock pullback highlight how AI-driven memory demand is colliding with profit-taking and IPO jitters. Property Glimmer: In core cities, some projects are selling out again, hinting the long real-estate slump may be nearing a floor. Culture & Heritage: Tongjiang steps up protection of Hezhe intangible cultural heritage, training young performers to keep traditions alive. Sports & Culture Abroad: Stephen Curry signs a long-term deal with China’s Li-Ning, while a Canadian documentary on the Chinese Exclusion Act wins a top photography award.