China-Serbia Ties: A photo exhibition in Belgrade highlights decades of “ironclad friendship,” spotlighting major projects like the Budapest-Belgrade railway and Smederevo Steel. World Cup Officiating: Chinese referees Ma Ning, Zhou Fei and Fu Ming were assigned to the Ecuador–Curaçao match, marking the first time in 24 years a Chinese lead referee took charge at the tournament. Biotech Trial Milestone: CureGene said the first U.S. participant was dosed in its pivotal Evategrel (CG-0255) antiplatelet trial, aiming for an NDA path and targeting issues like clopidogrel resistance. Life-Science Method: Chinese researchers reported a new semi-cloning approach in zebrafish using haploid blastocyst cell nuclear transfer, boosting success to ~30% and enabling one-step multiplex gene editing. Advanced Materials: China moved “black gold” carbon fiber into large-scale production: Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical began mass output of T1000-grade 12K fiber for aerospace and other high-end uses. Fusion Software Push: A Beijing start-up, VeloAlpha, launched “FusionAlpha” to speed fusion reactor design testing via improved simulation software. EVs vs Public Budgets: A report warns China’s EV boom is creating a road-maintenance fiscal “black hole” as heavier cars raise repair costs while eroding fuel-tax revenue. AI & Cybersecurity: Google and the FBI targeted a Chinese cybercrime syndicate accused of using Gemini AI to generate thousands of fraudulent lookalike sites. Semiconductor Pressure: Japan’s chip equipment makers reported a 10% drop in China sales as export curbs bite, pushing firms to pivot toward AI demand. Supply Chain Expo: Australia reaffirmed support for the 9th China International Import Expo, while officials praised CISCE’s role in clean energy and infrastructure collaboration.