Beijing Property Relief: Beijing eased rules for buying homes inside the Fifth Ring Road and boosted housing provident fund loan caps, driving a sharp jump in apartment viewings as buyers shift from waiting to acting. Cross-Strait Tensions: Taiwan condemned “dangerous” planned Chinese navy drills with Indonesia off the island’s east, accusing Beijing of trying to manufacture jurisdiction claims. Flood Emergency in the Capital: Typhoon Dolphin’s remnants brought torrential rain, triggering evacuations, attraction closures, and major transit disruptions across Beijing and nearby regions. AI Infrastructure Push: DeepSeek and other Chinese AI firms are hiring and expanding into building their own computing infrastructure, signaling a move beyond “asset-light” models. Data Privacy Crackdown: Chinese police disclosed cases targeting personal-information theft and trading, as authorities intensify enforcement to protect citizens in the digital economy. Rare Earth Expansion: China is investing to expand the Bayan Obo rare-earth mine in Inner Mongolia, aiming to strengthen critical-mineral supply for high-tech industries. Robotics in Healthcare: A domestically developed cardiac surgical robot performed a minimally invasive mitral valve repair in Fujian, reflecting growing use of homegrown medical automation. China-Africa Auto Shift: Chinese automakers increasingly move from exporting to local production in Africa, with Chery’s South Africa plant acquisition highlighting the strategy. Pacific Missile Fallout: Australia joined a US-led push for advance notice of missile launches after China’s Pacific test drew regional criticism.