EV Battery Supply Chain: Spain is trying to lock in a bigger role in Europe’s EV race as Volkswagen’s PowerCo takes a 49% stake in Gotion High-Tech’s Sagunto battery-cell plant, with operations due in 2027—an example of how China-linked battery partnerships can reshape local industrial value chains. AI Chips & Software: DeepSeek and Huawei are pushing back on Nvidia’s AI software moat by releasing open tools and Ascend-focused libraries that keep familiar developer workflows, aiming to reduce the cost of switching hardware. Semiconductor Export Controls: A US report claims China is exploiting a loophole to buy advanced DUV lithography equipment, urging tighter controls on DUV exports and related parts/repairs. Energy Tech: China’s Dondel launched a green hydrogen + CO₂-to-sustainable aviation fuel demo chain in Xinjiang, targeting carbon-negative SAF at scale. Batteries Roadmap: China’s industry bodies set 2030 for large-scale all-solid-state battery use, while CATL’s leadership remains skeptical on near-term mass adoption. Space/Defense Tech: Ukraine says it is developing an autonomous satellite comms system as it weighs continued Starlink use against Russia, warning China could transfer satellite tech to Moscow. Health & Cancer Care: A Chinese retrospective study reports improved survival for recurrent cervical cancer using chemo plus bevacizumab and the PD-1 inhibitor tislelizumab. Science & Society: A China-led study finds emotional distress trends during lung cancer treatment correlate with survival, adding a psychological layer to prognosis.