AI for Materials: Chinese researchers at SIAT unveiled MatBrain, a lightweight dual-model AI agent for autonomous materials research, boosting prediction accuracy by 66% while cutting deployment costs by 95%. AI Security Clash: China rejected Anthropic’s claims that Chinese labs used “illicit distillation” against Claude, while Anthropic detailed alleged misuse of Claude for surveillance, drones, and missile-making. BRICS Tech & Trade: Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS summit, with leaders expected to push Global South development and technology-enabled trade links as India-China border talks remain tense. US-China Auto Pressure: US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urged Ford to drop CATL ties over national security concerns; meanwhile Trump signaled openness to Chinese automakers building in the US if they hire Americans, not ship from Mexico. Chip Supply Resilience: Reports say CXMT and YMTC stocked up on ASML lithography gear for three years, while Huawei coordinates domestic DUV scanner efforts to replace restricted tools. Remote Surgery in China: A domestically developed surgical robot enabled successful remote prostate surgery in Xizang using 5G. Global Connectivity: China Southern will resume Guangzhou–New Delhi flights from Sept. 21 after a six-year gap. Energy Policy: China’s MIIT clarified mandatory solar PV standards from 2027, tightening efficiency, safety, testing, and labeling requirements.