Disaster Response: Typhoon Maysak has battered southern China, with Guangxi hit hardest: at least 6 dead, 11 missing, about 130,000 evacuated, and floods damaging crops and infrastructure as rain continues. Geology Update: In Gansu, a landslide in Tanchang County left 21 dead and 7 injured; rescue teams have finished clearing the site and medical care is ongoing. Maritime Pressure on Taiwan: China says it will keep “law enforcement” coast guard patrols east of Taiwan, a move analysts call a new normal that raises regional tensions. Pacific Missile Fallout: Tuvalu and other Pacific leaders condemned a Chinese long-range missile test near the region, warning it undermines nuclear-free-zone aspirations. Hong Kong Finance: CIPS signed up with HKEX’s OTC Clearing to become a direct yuan clearing and settlement participant, boosting cross-border yuan business and Hong Kong’s currency role. Tech & Security: China’s AI race is colliding with safety concerns as researchers warn Beijing may restrict access to open-weight models amid cyber and biosecurity risks. AI Chip Push: DeepSeek is reportedly developing its own inference chip to cut reliance on Nvidia and Huawei, signaling intensifying competition in China’s AI hardware market. Market Outlook: The World Bank projects China growth easing to 4.4% in 2026 and 4.3% in 2027, with property drag offset by high-tech investment and exports.