Science Policy: The 28th Annual Conference of the China Association for Science and Technology will run through July in Beijing, with 118 themed forums and a main track unveiling 2026 major scientific questions and engineering challenges, aiming to align with the 15th Five-Year Plan. Water Security Diplomacy: Beijing said China–Bangladesh Teesta River cooperation should be free from third-party influence, while offering support for feasibility work and integrated water management amid India’s concerns. AI & Robotics Outreach: Envoys visiting Hubei saw humanoid robots and embodied-AI tech demonstrations, highlighting how AI and robotics are being pushed into real industries. AI Market Shift: Reports say China’s AI giants are pivoting from traffic subsidies to capability-building as competition intensifies, with DeepSeek planning to double staff after a major funding round. Energy Transition Roadmap: China released a 2030 plan for a clean, low-carbon, secure energy system, targeting higher non-fossil shares and faster wind/solar buildout. US Tech Curbs: The FCC expanded bans on Chinese telecom and video-surveillance equipment to include older models, while US lawmakers warned of China’s AI-focused technology acquisition campaign. Batteries & Grid: CATL unveiled a field-validated sodium-ion storage system and plans more battery-swap stations in Hong Kong, signaling broader storage and charging diversification. Auto Industry: Polestar is exiting the US market after connected-vehicle rule pressure tied to China-linked tech, while UK demand for Chinese cars keeps rising.