EU-China Trade Tensions: Brussels is set to frame a summit around “global macroeconomic imbalances,” with diplomats openly treating China as the elephant in the room while trying to avoid saying it outright. Samsung Turnaround: Samsung is betting on AI and a retreat from low-margin consumer markets as its chip business keeps dominating profits. AI Youth Push: More than 500 youth from 120+ countries met in Wuhan to explore AI-powered solutions, with organizers selecting 170+ projects for global programs. Space for Food: China’s Shenzhou-23 crew is growing rice in microgravity to test whether plants can complete life cycles in space. Food Delivery Rules: China’s market regulator issued draft rules to curb subsidy “price wars” on delivery platforms, aiming to stop merchants being forced into loss-making campaigns. China’s Consumer Soft Power in Korea: Chinese brands like Chagee and Labubu are gaining traction in South Korea, showing how culture and social media can outpace politics. Desertification Lessons: A UN expert says China’s large-scale land restoration can work elsewhere if it’s built into national development, not treated as a standalone green project. EV and Trade Ripple Effects: China moves to ban below-cost EV sales to stop margin collapse, a decision that could reshape global competition. Tech-Finance: China’s securities regulator plans to expand STAR Market listing standards for AI firms, signaling more support for AI IPOs.