E-Commerce Overhaul: China has opened public consultation on draft amendments to its E-commerce law, aiming to broaden coverage beyond platforms and merchants, tighten platform liability, and improve coordination across regulators while supporting overseas expansion. Military Anti-Graft Shakeup: Xi Jinping promoted two PLA officers to general rank and named Zhang Shuguang to lead the military’s top discipline and anti-corruption body, underscoring continued purges and political retraining inside the command. Ukraine Diplomacy Shock: Germany summoned China’s ambassador over reports that Chinese personnel trained Russian troops, a move analysts say narrows Beijing’s room to claim neutrality. AI Governance Push: China’s Vice President Han Zheng said Beijing will use the World AI Conference and global AI governance talks to build a widely accepted international framework. Industrial Tourism Boost: China is backing a push to preserve industrial heritage and promote industrial tourism, with factories and manufacturing sites drawing more visitors. China’s Auto Export Momentum: Chinese passenger car brands surpassed Japanese rivals in Europe’s May market share for the first time, led by BYD, SAIC, Geely, Chery and Leapmotor. Cross-Border Power Contracts: India granted a two-year tender exemption to four China-linked power equipment firms to bid on critical infrastructure projects. Taiwan Tensions: Taiwan reported increased Chinese military aircraft and ships around its waters and ADIZ, with multiple sorties entering the southwestern zone.