US-China Media Spat: Beijing ordered New York Times reporter Vivian Wang to leave China, and Washington responded by revoking a visa for a Xinhua journalist—another tit-for-tat raising fresh alarms for press freedom. US-China Defense Rhetoric: Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth told allies at Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue that there’s “rightful alarm” over China’s military buildup, while insisting relations are steadier under Trump. EU Trade Pressure: The European Commission warned EU-China trade is “not sustainable,” signaling tougher steps against surging Chinese imports and possible new curbs on sectors like clean tech and metals. China’s Financial Crackdown: China removed senior financial regulator Zhou Liang after a graft probe, continuing a broad crackdown in finance. Arcadia Agent Case: Former Arcadia, California mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government, renewing worries about foreign influence and ethnic backlash. Regional Chessboard: Myanmar’s junta-to-president Min Aung Hlaing heads to India, a move analysts say aims to dilute China’s sway while securing rare-earth and border security interests. Health & Daily Life: China’s “Lose Fat, Gain Beef” weight-loss push in Jiangsu reflects a broader 2026 health drive, pairing exercise with incentives and discouraging crash dieting.