China-U.S. Investment Outlook: China’s consul general in New York said the Trump-Xi summit could open a new manufacturing-investment window for the U.S. Midwest, citing job creation and supply-chain complementarity. Energy & Industry: China’s COOEC installed a ~950-ton offshore jacket for Saudi Aramco’s Abu Safah project, advancing EPCIC work in the Persian Gulf. China-Africa at 70: Coverage marks 70 years of China-Africa ties, framing the relationship’s shift from solidarity to modernization-focused partnership. Auto Manufacturing Benchmark: BMW’s Shenyang plant rolled out its 7 millionth vehicle, highlighting how fast China-based production has scaled versus the U.S. Legal/Consumer Tech: A Beijing court held the first hearing in Tesla’s China “Full Self-Driving” fraud case, with 10 owners seeking refunds and damages. EV Battery Policy: China plans tighter rules for recycling end-of-life EV batteries, aiming to curb illegal disposal and improve tracking of battery flows. Regional Business & Tourism: Malaysia is ramping tourism promotion in China toward high-end, youth and education travel, including “tourism plus X” packages. AI & Robotics Showcase: An expo in Tianjin highlighted embodied AI and robotics, with international visitors saying China is moving fast. EU Trade Pressure: EU finance ministers agreed steps to integrate capital markets further, with Chinese competition and sour U.S.-China ties cited as added impetus.