Tibet Rights Under Pressure: A coalition of 151 Tibetan groups urged foreign ministers in 14 democracies and the EU to oppose China’s new Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, saying it will enable forced assimilation by restricting Tibetan language, curbing religion, and penalizing peaceful identity. Beijing Anti-Corruption Shake-Up: China’s legislature removed six military lawmakers plus former financial regulator Li Yunze and Politburo member Ma Xingrui from posts, signaling Xi-era purges continue. Tech Under Sanctions Stress: Apple is lobbying the Trump administration to get approval to buy memory chips from ChangXin Memory Technologies, blacklisted by the Pentagon—highlighting how AI-driven chip demand collides with U.S. restrictions. AI Race, China Style: DeepSeek says it will at least double its workforce after a major funding round, aiming to compete on lower-cost models and broader adoption. China-EU Trade Tension: A China-EU policy debate warns “China Shock 2.0” rhetoric is politicizing trade, as Brussels weighs industrial firewalls against calls for predictable rules. Local Governance & Money: China’s audit found 56 county-level governments diverted about 27.9 billion yuan from rural programs to repay debt and cover other spending. Beijing Security Alarm: A small plane crash into CITIC Tower in Beijing’s CBD has sparked questions about airspace control and defenses. Regional Diplomacy: China and Cambodia vowed to deepen “ironclad” friendship and strategic cooperation as Wang Yi met senior Cambodian leaders in Beijing.