US-China Power Play: Trump’s China summit is set to bring a star-studded CEO delegation, including Tim Cook and Elon Musk, as markets watch Iran tensions and the Strait of Hormuz for spillover. US-China Spy Fallout: In a separate escalation, a Southern California mayor (Arcadia) is set to plead guilty for allegedly acting as an illegal agent for China, with prosecutors citing undisclosed pro-PRC propaganda work. Disinformation & Diplomacy: Singapore is being targeted in Chinese-language AI-deepfake-style videos accusing it of disrespecting Beijing and siding with Washington—sparking online debate over coordinated manipulation. India Policy Shock: Eli Lilly paused an obesity awareness push in India after regulator scrutiny over rules on prescription-drug advertising. China Demographics Culture Clash: OPPO faced backlash after a “two husbands” ad joke drew official condemnation amid China’s marriage-rate anxiety. Sports & Media: Japan’s Mitoma fitness is still uncertain ahead of World Cup squad decisions, while India still lacks a broadcaster deal for FIFA 2026. Regional Economy: A World Bank update warns Pacific growth will slow as fuel and shipping shocks become the “new normal.”