China-Indonesia Partnership: Indonesia’s investment minister says China remains a cornerstone partner as ties deepen from commodities into EV batteries, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, and talent-building. Fields Medal Spotlight: Two Chinese mathematicians win the world’s top maths prize, solving century-old problems and drawing fresh attention to China’s research pipeline. Typhoon Watch: Typhoon Kiyapo’s wind signals were lifted in parts of Northern Luzon as it heads toward Southern China, with forecasts pointing to continued strengthening. US Research Blacklist: The Pentagon adds Fudan and Shanghai Jiao Tong to a federal research-security blacklist, tightening US-funded collaboration rules with elite Chinese universities. AI Open-Source Clash: Silicon Valley’s open-source vs closed-model fight heats up, with Nvidia and Microsoft backing open approaches while Washington weighs curbs tied to Chinese models. Spider-Man Buzz: Zendaya’s “Brand New Day” promo sparks fan theories about MJ’s fate, turning fashion cues into viral speculation. UNESCO for Jingdezhen: Jingdezhen’s handicraft porcelain industry sites are inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, spotlighting China’s craft legacy and “porcelain capital” status. Volleyball Finals: Türkiye beats host China 3-0 in the VNL semifinal in Macao, setting up a Brazil-Türkiye final. Ethiopia Weather Tech: China-AI cooperation boosts Ethiopia’s meteorological and early-warning systems, strengthening disaster response capacity. CXMT IPO: CXMT starts trading on China’s STAR Market after a massive fundraising, a key moment for China’s memory-chip ambitions. Film Diplomacy: The Chinese film “Dear You” screens in Manila, aiming to use shared history and cinema to keep cultural ties moving despite political friction.