Malaysia–China Dealmaking: PM Anwar Ibrahim says his Shanghai/Hangzhou trip delivered major investment and trade momentum, highlighting WorldSkills and the Global Digital Trade Expo, while stressing AI must stay grounded in human values. Malaysia–India Trade Push: Plantation minister Noraini Ahmad leads an India mission (Sept 27–Oct 1) to deepen palm oil ties, with exports to India up 40.4% in the first eight months of 2026. US–China Media & AI Politics: Trump calls Xi talks “very productive” and praises “fair” coverage, as a White House press-access fight resurfaces around CNN/MS NOW/Politico; meanwhile, US and China keep AI rivalry focused on “human control” and incident communications rather than hard guardrails. China Business Pressure: A China tax crackdown on old export accounts is spooking firms after Shenzhen cases flagged rebate repayments and penalties. Marcom/Entertainment: Zee asks India’s Delhi High Court to hold JioStar in contempt over alleged continued use of Zee music despite an injunction. Consumer Culture: China’s mooncakes go “healthier and lighter” with smaller, low-sugar formats ahead of Mid-Autumn. Sports & Soft Power: Japan dethrones China in table tennis at the Asian Games; in rugby, Ardie Savea heads to the Blues for 2027.