AI Infrastructure Push: China plans about 2 trillion yuan ($295b) over five years to build a nationwide network of interconnected AI data centers, relying on state-owned operators and aiming for at least 80% domestic tech supply, signaling a direct challenge to U.S. hardware dominance. Cyber & Influence Threats: Five Eyes warned of a Chinese espionage recruitment scheme using fake LinkedIn job offers targeting people with access to classified information; separate reporting says OpenAI detected China-linked influence activity using ChatGPT to shape U.S. debate over AI data centers and tariffs. Trade & Diplomacy: Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing told a France-hosted World Convergence Summit that China will keep expanding “high-standard opening up” and share development opportunities; China also pushed closer South Asia cooperation at the 10th China-South Asia Exposition in Kunming. Security Flashpoints: Taiwan said Chinese ships entered prohibited waters near Taiping Island; China also carried out east-of-Taiwan seabed mapping via a maritime law enforcement operation. Regional Politics & Justice: Thailand sentenced two Chinese Uyghur men to death over the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing, and Beijing backed the verdict as lawful and severe. Economy & Markets: China Resources New Energy filed for a Shenzhen IPO targeting about 24.5b yuan to fund wind and solar projects; regulators also summoned major e-commerce platforms over misleading “rat race” pricing claims ahead of the 618 shopping festival.