EV Safety Crackdown: China ordered a record recall of about 4.3 million vehicles after regulators found emergency door-release handles can blend into trim and be hard to find after crashes; Tesla is hit hardest with nearly 2.98 million Model 3/Y/S/X cars, with fixes including warning labels and software updates, ahead of a 2027 ban on concealed handles. South China Sea Diplomacy: Indonesia and China held 2+2 talks in Jakarta, urging faster agreement on a binding South China Sea Code of Conduct under ASEAN-China and expanding security and defense cooperation. Middle East Pressure on Iran: China rejected U.S. “sanctions and pressure” as a way to resolve the conflict, calling for political and diplomatic solutions while pushing back on efforts to isolate Iran’s economy. China Auto Industry Oversight: The recall follows Beijing’s tighter EV oversight amid a fierce price war, underscoring how safety rules are reshaping product design. Tech & Capital Markets: YMTC is set to raise about $4.9B in a Shanghai IPO as China’s chipmakers seek funding for capacity and R&D. Disaster Update: Typhoon Maysak’s death toll in Guangxi has reportedly risen to 159, with 10 missing and millions affected. Religion Under Tightening Controls: Reports say China is deepening restrictions on Catholic practice, including Bible and theology book availability and funeral rites. Sports: China qualified for the FIBA U19 World Cup 2027 after reaching the U18 Asia Cup final four, joining Australia, Korea, and New Zealand. Business Watch: BitMart is weighing restructuring and possible restart after winding down, leaving users waiting on frozen funds.