China-EU Trade Talks: China invited EU trade chief Maros Šefčovič to co-chair the second China-EU trade and investment consultation meeting in autumn, after the first session in Brussels focused on AI, green transition, services and market access. Beijing Skyscraper Crash: Authorities said the pilot who crashed a small plane into the CITIC Tower acted for “personal reasons,” citing chronic insomnia and anxiety and diary entries about ending his life. Tech & Markets: Humanoid robot maker Unitree won CSRC IPO registration approval for the STAR Market, while Alibaba moved to fully spin out its cloud unit, fueling speculation about political and market pressures. Overseas Chinese Heritage: Fujian’s new provincial regulations on protecting overseas Chinese historical and cultural heritage took effect, aiming to unify protection for diaspora sites and memories. Science & Culture: A new exhibition, “Heavenly Questions,” opened in Anhui to trace China’s cosmic worldview from ancient skywatching to modern space exploration. Regional Connectivity: China reiterated it will push ahead with a Bangladesh-Myanmar economic corridor and said it remains open for India and others to join. Energy & Investment Abroad: Zimbabwe urged Chinese investors to follow local labour laws and engage in social dialogue as Chinese investment tops $10bn; meanwhile Pakistan’s energy ministry discussed a broad Shandong Xinxu plan spanning oil and gas, refinery upgrades and energy equipment.