Nuclear Safety Upgrade: CGN unveiled “Hualong One” 2.0, China’s Gen-III+ advanced reactor, promising 72-hour no-intervention capability after an accident and seven-day self-sustaining operation, alongside major reductions in pipeline length, valves, and construction volumes. Humanoid Robotics Push: Tiangong Ultra, led by engineer Jack Guo, hit 100 meters in 8.64 seconds at the World Humanoid Robot Games, but the next race is turning speed into reliable, usable real-world workers. Rail Vibration Control Supply Chain: Changmei Technology promoted continuous microcellular polyurethane forming for rail sleeper pads and broadband vibration absorbers, targeting quantified decay and insertion-loss performance for corrugation and noise mitigation. New Tick-Borne Virus Report: Chinese researchers identified Asian longhorned tick nairovirus (ALTNV) in patients with unexplained fever after tick bites across four provinces, with the first case traced to 2009. Smart Agriculture in Xinjiang: A “super cotton field” uses drones and smart irrigation to reach about 75% automation, cutting water, fertilizer, pesticides, and labor costs while speeding up seedling checks. AI Distillation Tension: The US accused Chinese AI firms of industrial-scale distillation of US models; China’s commerce ministry called the claims groundless and said distillation is normal industry practice. Investment Outlook at CIFIT: At Xiamen’s China International Fair for Investment and Trade, business leaders highlighted policy predictability and long-term opportunities drawing global investors. Tech for Heritage: Helan Mountains cliff paintings in Ningxia are being mapped with 3D laser scanning, drones, and tighter positioning to discover and preserve hundreds of new sites.