US-China Summit & Diplomacy: Xi Jinping and Donald Trump wrapped a three-day state visit with a “strategic stability” message built on respect, fairness and reciprocity, plus a renewed trade truce and fresh talk on AI guardrails. Human Rights Protests: Uyghur and Tibetan advocates rallied in Washington, urging Trump to press Xi over the “ethnic unity law” and alleged cultural erasure. Ethnic Unity Law Debate: The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile met in Dharamshala, focusing on CTA reports and the law, calling for wider international mobilization. Cultural Exchange (Mid-Autumn): Choirs from Fiji and Shenzhen brought a moonlit festival concert to Suva, blending Chinese and Pacific songs. Food Culture: Mooncakes are getting bolder—lighter options, museum-themed gift boxes, and unusual fillings are reshaping the Mid-Autumn market. Sports (Asian Games): Chinese swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo swept seven golds, while China’s overall swimming haul hit a record 30 golds. Education & Skills: WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 continues to spotlight vocational training, with Namibia backing competitors across trades. Tech & Industry: China’s robot installations keep surging, with projections pointing to 4.5 million operational units by 2026. Local Lifestyle Note: A York “Sky Blue Chinese Restaurant” lost its license after illegal workers were found in immigration raids.