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US–China Summit Diplomacy: Trump praised China as “beautiful” at Beijing’s Temple of Heaven, but the real headline was Xi’s push for “strategic stability” and a shared pledge to avoid the “Thucydides Trap,” with both sides framing 2026 as a “historic” year for ties. Trade & Tech Focus: The talks are set to center on tariffs, exports, and technology cooperation—while Ukraine is expected to stay on the margins. AI Governance: China is tightening rules for AI agents, stressing safety, controllability, and standardization as vulnerabilities tied to open-source tools rise. Regional Security: India condemned an attack that sank an Indian-flagged cargo vessel off Oman; all 14 crew were reported safe after rescue. Sports & Inclusion: Malaysia’s youth and sports ministry approved Penang to host the Asia Pacific Deaf Games in October, boosting inclusive sport across the region. Business & Infrastructure: Hong Kong marked a milestone as the Asia Link Cable landed, boosting capacity for cloud and AI demand.

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