Plant-based nanomedicine standard: Shanghai issued the first general technical standard for industrializing plant-derived exosome-like nanovesicles (PELNVs), setting purity and concentration rules for cosmetics, medical devices and specialized nutrition, effective Aug. 1. Space AI leap: China launched two AI-powered hyperspectral satellites (Oriental Smart Eye 01/02) on Smart Dragon-3, enabling onboard “space computing” to process data in orbit and transmit results. Moon science update: China released a refined global geological map of the Moon, recalibrating ancient era boundaries and using Chang’e-5 sample dating to extend volcanic activity to ~2 billion years ago. Floating wind milestone: CNOOC’s 16-MW typhoon-resistant floating wind platform Haiyou Anlan entered operation in the South China Sea, targeting deeper-water offshore expansion. Cybersecurity shock: Router maker Zbtlink suspended sales and pulled firmware after reports of a backdoor in at least 20 models, amid wider scrutiny of Chinese networking gear. Tech-policy pressure: China opened a cybersecurity probe into Palo Alto Networks products as US-China tech frictions intensify. Biotech security debate: US lawmakers introduced a bill to require national-security review for adversary biotech investment under COINS. Defense & drills: Taiwan ran Han Kuang drills to block a key bridge near Taipei, while China showcased UAV-enabled coastal strike training. EV misinformation crackdown: China jailed creators over AI-generated EV deepfake crash footage targeting Xiaomi.