Photonic Computing Breakthrough: Peking University and Harbin Engineering University report optical tristability in a 20-micrometer silicon photonic microcavity, enabling a prototype multi-valued optical memory with ultra-low switching power (Nature Nanotechnology). AI Governance at WAIC: At Shanghai’s WAIC, a China-focused proposal argues developing countries need stronger computing, financing, and negotiation platforms to participate in global AI rules—not just follow them. US–China AI Adoption: US users and firms are increasingly trying cheaper Chinese models like Moonshot’s Kimi K3, even as Washington tightens chip access and raises IP concerns. Memory Chip Supply Chain Clash: Apple’s push to buy Chinese memory chips (CXMT/YMTC) collides with Micron lobbying, putting the dispute in the Trump administration’s hands. Industrial Upgrading in Jiangsu: Yancheng highlights intelligent manufacturing and “lighthouse” factory progress as a path to high-quality growth. Auto Market Shift: McKinsey says affordability pressure is reshaping global car buying, while China leads EV interest. Typhoon Noul Disruptions: Noul brings heavy rain and evacuations, disrupting travel and hitting southern tech and manufacturing hubs. Materials for Extreme Heat: Xian Jiaotong University researchers develop a tantalum-based alloy that holds strength up to 2,400°C (Nature). UNESCO Culture & Craft: Jingdezhen’s handicraft porcelain production system is added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List.