Public Security & Modernization: Xi Jinping urged advancing the Peaceful China Initiative and a holistic national security approach to keep modernization steady, pairing development with risk prevention. Martyrs’ Day Rituals: Xi and top leaders will lay flower baskets at Tiananmen Square on Martyrs’ Day, with the 77th PRC anniversary and Long March commemorations in focus. US–China Arms Sale Row: Trump denied asking Xi about buying US weapons, contradicting his ambassador’s remarks; the State Department reiterated US law bars arms sales to China. US–China Tariff Relief: Washington and Beijing released product lists for about $60B in “non-sensitive” goods, with tariff cuts tied to domestic procedures; soybeans were notably excluded, sending futures lower. AI Safety Diplomacy: The US and China launched an AI crisis communication channel to prevent escalation during AI emergencies. AI Politics in the US: House Speaker Mike Johnson dismissed opposition to AI data centers as a “Chinese psyop,” despite broad voter concerns. Tech & Chips: China is reportedly weighing whether ByteDance and Alibaba can buy Nvidia RTX PRO 5500 chips as curbs and domestic alternatives collide. Energy Storage Industrial Push: China unveiled a five-year battery plan targeting large-scale all-solid-state deployment by 2030. Regional Outreach: China and Sri Lanka signed an agreement to rebuild 14 cyclone-damaged bridges. Macao Governance: Macao security forces will adopt Chinese-style foot drills and PLA salute standards, replacing Portuguese-style procedures. Trade Signals for Farmers: Soybeans fell as tariff relief lists left soybeans out, while other farm categories face reduced duties.