Nepal Floods Response: China has sent supplies and tunnel rescue teams to Nepal after deadly Nepal-China flash floods, as the death toll nears 800 and thousands remain missing, with renewed scrutiny on early warning and data sharing. SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan: Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are set to meet again at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Bishkek, as Iran tensions test the bloc’s reach and China pushes a “golden period” in Central Asia ties. US-China Sanctions & Trade Pressure: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells G20 leaders to pressure China over its trade surplus and says “all options” are on the table for sanctions tied to Iran links. Korea-China FTA Talks: South Korea and China begin follow-up negotiations in Beijing to expand services and investment market opening under their FTA. Korea Tourism Shift: Korea’s overnight stays are rising, driven mainly by foreign visitors, with demand shifting toward stays tied to nearby experiences like golf, hot springs and water parks. China Economy Watch: China’s manufacturing PMI edges up but stays in contraction; non-manufacturing remains weak. Aviation Costs: China’s top three state airlines post heavy first-half losses as jet fuel prices bite. Local Governance: Seoul’s Gangbuk district expands multilingual help for foreign renters navigating lease rules and deposit protections. Business/Markets: Fosun wins Hong Kong approval to spin off ClubMed Lifestyle; GuocoLand flags China property losses as net income falls.