US-China AI diplomacy at the White House: Xi Jinping told Trump the two sides should compete “healthily” while keeping AI “always under human control,” and said China and the US have “more reasons to cooperate than compete” on AI risks and misuse. UN AI safeguards push: Major AI CEOs urged the UN Security Council to set shared rules, warning poorly managed AI could become a risk to humanity, as the US and China also began behind-the-scenes AI talks. State-visit backdrop beyond tech: Trump and Xi also discussed trade truce extensions, security, Taiwan, and Iran, with Xi stressing “partners rather than rivals” and fair treatment for Chinese firms. EV charging arms race: China’s automakers are racing toward ultra-fast charging, with Geely, BYD and Li Auto highlighting megawatt-class systems aimed at ~5-minute refuels—raising grid and safety concerns. China tech outreach abroad: A PAAET delegation visited Shenzhen and Shanghai to study applied and technical education models tied to labs and industry needs. Culture and people-to-people: Peng Liyuan and Melania Trump toured the National Museum of Asian Art, while Chinese publishers and cultural events continued to draw attention in Africa. Panda diplomacy: Xi announced two giant pandas will arrive at Zoo Atlanta “in a few days,” reviving a conservation loan program. Regional tech trade links: Malaysia and China discussed digital trade cooperation, including a pavilion launch tied to the Global Digital Trade Expo and visits to Chinese humanoid robotics.