Japan-China-Latin America Diplomacy: China’s Wang Yi told Brazil it’s ready to deepen China–Latin America cooperation, backing Brazil’s sovereignty and one-China stance. Japan-Iran Shipping Security: Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi urged free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in talks with Iran’s president, underscoring Japan’s energy dependence amid West Asia tensions. Japan Markets & Crypto Policy: SoftBank surged past Toyota to become Japan’s most valuable listed firm, while Japan’s ruling LDP backed a push for crypto ETFs and yen-based stablecoins. China–US Media Row: China expelled a New York Times reporter after an event featuring Taiwan’s president, accusing the paper of platforming separatism. China–Europe Auto Push: SAIC plans its first EU car plant in Spain’s Galicia, aiming for operations in 2028. South Korea Security & Politics: Prosecutors interrogated former spy chief Cho Tae-yong over alleged links to Yoon’s failed 2024 martial law bid. Regional Defence Cooperation: South Korea’s submarine voyage to Canada deepened ROK–Canada naval ties in Esquimalt. China–Tanzania People-to-People Health: Chinese medical teams marked Children’s Day with free checkups and schistosomiasis prevention education in Tanzania. Tech & Industry: Kioxia aims to regain NAND market share; Fujikura plans a US fiber-optic cable plant by 2030; Toyota and other automakers will unify standards for defective parts.