Philippines Detentions: 64 Chinese nationals held over alleged nuclear safety, immigration and labor violations tied to a steel plant in Misamis Oriental were released after Manila’s DOJ found insufficient grounds; six more are in release procedures, with Beijing saying it pushed for fair, lawful treatment. UN Diplomacy: China’s UN envoy Sun Lei urged Ukraine talks via dialogue and negotiation, calling for restraint and an end to attacks on civilians. Global Governance: Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the UN’s Group of Friends of Global Governance that UN reform should boost Security Council authority and developing-country voice, and he pressed for AI governance rules. EU Trade Pressure: The EU is set to ramp up trade defenses against China amid “China shock 2.0” fears, while the Commission fined Temu €200m over illegal and unsafe products. US-China Tech Friction: A US bill would block Chinese connected vehicles entering via Canada and Mexico, citing national security and data risks. China-US Relationship: China’s top diplomat Xie Feng said bilateral ties are at a “historical crossroads” after the Xi-Trump summit, stressing bridge-building. Regional Security: Asia’s Shangri-La Dialogue opens with China’s military modernization and Indo-Pacific assertiveness high on the agenda. Finance Watch: China launched its first green sovereign bond sale in Hong Kong, raising $886m, as Beijing expands offshore yuan-denominated climate funding. India-China Borders: India and China reported constructive progress at the 35th WMCC border meeting in Beijing, aiming for further normalization.