China–DPRK Diplomacy: Xi Jinping wrapped up his first trip to North Korea in seven years, saying the summit reached “important consensus” and that ties are entering a “new historical stage,” with both sides pledging deeper cooperation across politics, economy, trade and culture. Taiwan Cross-Strait Tensions: A State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson hit Taiwan’s DPP for backing Japan-Philippines “maritime delimitation talks,” calling the move illegal and warning it will be “nailed to the pillar of shame.” India Strategy Debate: Beijing urged India and China to treat each other as “cooperative partners” under the RIC framework, while analysts question whether the softer tone reflects a real reset or tactical adjustment. UN Counterterrorism Block: A Pakistan-China bid to add the Baloch Liberation Army to UN sanctions was temporarily delayed after US, UK and France requested more information. US-China Tech Friction: The Pentagon expanded its blacklist of Chinese tech firms, while companies pushed back against the “Chinese military company” label. Economy Watch: China’s producer prices rose 3.9% in May, the fastest since July 2022, as energy costs and AI-linked demand shape inflation pressures. Domestic Governance: New State Council guidance aims to expand basic public services in megacities for residents regardless of hukou status, targeting the “last mile” for migrants. Security Incident Abroad: Nigeria’s forces said they killed a kidnapper and rescued some Chinese expatriates after an ambush in Ogun, with fatalities reported.