EU-China Trade Friction: Brussels is set to debate “macroeconomic imbalances” tied to China, with leaders warning the trade gap and critical-minerals/chip dependence are becoming unsustainable. G7 Critical Minerals Push: G7 leaders agreed to cut reliance on China-linked supply chains, targeting lower dependence on any single non-G7 supplier for key minerals and launching new coordination mechanisms. AI Capital-Market Moves: China’s securities regulator will expand STAR Market listing support for AI large-model firms, while Shanghai clarifies rules for unprofitable AI developers seeking IPOs. Urban NOA Rollout: China’s navigation-on-autopilot is projected to surge toward mass adoption, driven by better models and standardized deployments across automakers. Space for Food: China’s space station rice experiment aims to test plant life cycles under microgravity, supporting future in-space food production. Semiconductors & Quantum Materials: CNNC says it has mass-produced ultra-pure silicon-28 for silicon-based quantum chips, while China pushes semiconductor self-reliance. Display Manufacturing: BOE’s next-gen flexible AMOLED line in Chengdu starts mass production to make thinner, cheaper laptop/tablet displays. Policy on Food Delivery Subsidies: Draft rules target “race-to-the-bottom” subsidy practices by delivery platforms. Energy & Industry: A giant 26-MW wind turbine begins grid power, and China’s Tibet mega-dam plan draws scrutiny over earthquake and water risks.