WorldSkills & VPET: Hong Kong’s Education Secretary Dr Choi Yuk-lin visited Shanghai for the 48th WorldSkills Competition, highlighting the city’s biggest-ever delegation (41 contestants across 37 skills) and noting extra EDB resources for training, including wider selection and support beyond Hong Kong. Energy Storage: EnerVenue, backed by Hong Kong tycoon Peter Lee’s family office, started high-volume production of its aqueous metal cell battery line in Changzhou, targeting 250MWh capacity in phase 1 and 1GWh in 2027. Cancer Care: Hong Kong hosted World Cancer Congress 2026, with UICC president Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu stressing urgent investment in cancer prevention, diagnostics and treatment infrastructure, plus collaboration to close access gaps. Cross-border Trade & AI: China opened the 5th Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou under “Meet the AI Future,” with Premier Li Qiang calling for digital trade to boost growth while managing new barriers. US-China Tech Finance: Wall Street banks backed record AI investment at home while also helping Chinese AI and semiconductor firms raise billions, including a major Hong Kong optical-component offering. Hong Kong Talent Pipeline: Hong Kong’s manpower gap remains a concern as AI reshapes labour needs, with coverage pointing to ongoing workforce planning work. Logistics & Trade Links: Malaysia Airlines expanded China connectivity and digital partnerships, reporting strong passenger growth and expecting higher demand during Golden Week. Sanctions-Evasion Watch: Reuters reported garment supply-chain links tied to sanctioned Chinese cotton giant Esquel still reaching US buyers via Vietnam, raising compliance pressure for regional manufacturers.