AI & Tech Showcases: China’s International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing put an “AI zone” in the spotlight, with Nvidia, Apple, Qualcomm and others using robotics and production-linked demos to show how AI is moving from gadgets to end-to-end supply-chain services. Research Publishing: The Chinese Academy of Sciences launched “Data Express,” its first English-language open-access data journal, aiming to make datasets easier to find and reuse for AI-era research. Supercomputing: China’s LineShine supercomputer reclaimed the world No.1 spot at ISC 2026, pairing domestic chips with faster data movement for AI-and-science workloads. Sports Culture: A Xinhua feature shows grassroots football spreading from elite arenas into neighborhoods, schools and workplaces as China pushes a sporting powerhouse goal. Entertainment & Screen Culture: The queer OUT Museum in San Francisco Chinatown highlights Chinese LGBTQ+ artists, while a Shanghai-set online drama “Where Colors Dream” leans into painting, forgery and conspiracy. Regulation & Platforms: China’s rail regulators summoned major travel apps over irregular train-ticket practices, signaling tighter enforcement as OTA traffic faces pressure. Business & Markets: Hong Kong-listed mainland Chinese shares slid into bear-market territory on worries about consumer spending and recovery.