Smart Campuses & AI in schools: China is rolling out “smart campuses” with AI cameras to track classroom behavior and teaching patterns in real time, with hundreds of smart classrooms already in place and many secondary schools installing the systems. AI law & labor impact: A surge in AI-related court cases is pushing calls for clearer rules, after a Hangzhou ruling said companies can’t shift the risks of AI-driven changes onto employees. Meta divestment in focus: Meta has started unwinding its $2 billion Manus deal, isolating the startup and halting data sharing as Beijing demands divestment over national-security concerns. Homegrown AI infrastructure push: China plans about 2 trillion yuan ($295 billion) over five years for a nationwide AI data-center network, aiming to rely heavily on domestic tech. Tech and security tensions: The Pentagon’s updated list of “military-linked” Chinese firms draws strong Chinese opposition, naming major players across AI, e-commerce, EVs and solar. Culture spotlight: Dixi opera shines at an intangible cultural heritage event in Guizhou, with village troupes staging performances and lantern shows. Fashion-meets-outdoors: Salomon’s ROAD TO THE FUTURE design competition returns in Shanghai, blending outdoor aesthetics with emerging fashion designers. Entertainment & film buzz: The indie migration drama “Dear You” keeps sparking debate across Southeast Asia after becoming a major box-office hit in China. Sports culture: Chinese Taipei reaches its first AVC Women’s Cup final after stunning Kazakhstan, setting up a title match vs South Korea.