Taiwan Strait Tensions: China’s Coast Guard rotated patrol formations and kept “law enforcement” operations east of Taiwan, replacing one flotilla with another as Taipei warned it would use “all necessary measures,” raising the risk of incidents and drawing wider international concern. Digital Governance: China opened public consultation on draft e-commerce law amendments, expanding oversight beyond platforms to the wider platform economy, tightening rules for serious violations, and adding provisions to support overseas expansion. Military Anti-Graft Overhaul: Xi Jinping promoted two senior PLA officers to general rank and named a new military anti-corruption chief, underscoring continued purges and discipline tightening inside the top command. Economic Security Friction: China warned Japan-India not to target third parties via economic security cooperation, as Beijing frames supply-chain “openness” against export controls. Cross-Border Business Pressure: India granted a two-year tender exemption to four China-linked power equipment firms with local manufacturing, a move criticized in India’s political debate even as New Delhi expands transmission for renewables. Global AI Governance Push: China’s Vice President Han Zheng used the World Peace Forum to argue for a global AI governance system and promoted Beijing’s Global AI Governance Initiative. Tech & Safety Spillover: India ordered removal of three Chinese apps after claims they were used to remotely disable e-rickshaws, highlighting cybersecurity risks tied to low-cost vehicle tech.