Macao Governance: China’s State Council appointed Ng Wai Han as secretary for economy and finance of the Macao SAR, following a nomination by Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai. China-Myanmar Diplomacy: President Xi Jinping began talks in Beijing with Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing, with both sides set to witness cooperation document signings as China seeks deeper trade and security ties. Regional Security via SCO: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members to back Afghanistan’s reconstruction and development, framing the bloc as a stabilizing force. Hong Kong Implementation: Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man for Hong Kong affairs, kicked off a visit inspecting housing and Northern Metropolis projects, highlighting modular construction for public rental flats. Economic Signals: China’s retail sales fell 0.6% year-on-year in May, the first drop in over three years, while fixed-asset investment also weakened. Regulation & Market Oversight: China ordered Walmart’s Sam’s Club to address repeated food safety problems, demanding stronger supply-chain risk control and supervision. Clinical Research Rules: China released an updated Good Clinical Practice guideline for drugs, adding data governance requirements and taking effect Sept 1. Energy/Industry Policy: China launched a 3-year drive to cut industrial energy use and carbon emissions in heavy industry. Tourism Push: Cambodia began a four-month visa-free trial for Chinese visitors to boost arrivals, aiming for 1.2 million+ this year.