Summer Tourism Push (Beijing): Beijing has rolled out a summer tourism guide packed with hundreds of activities, from family programs at major parks and zoos to museum routes, study tours, nighttime experiences, and outdoor “summer retreats.” Great Wall Capacity Upgrade: Badaling’s Great Wall section is using digital management, upgraded transport and refined visitor services to handle peak crowds, with tens of thousands of bookings on busy days. Education Quality Shift: China’s basic education reforms are moving from expanding access to improving quality, with more rural students gaining hands-on learning and better resources. Travel Safety & Policy: Mainland officials reiterated that consular protection for Chinese citizens overseas—including Taiwan compatriots—remains the mainland’s responsibility, citing assistance to injured Taiwan tourists in Russia. Cross-Strait Travel Tensions: A mainland spokesperson criticized Taiwan’s DPP authorities for using intimidation to deter travel, while noting cross-Strait trips rose sharply in the first half of 2026. Air Connectivity (China-linked): Saudia signed a codeshare with Xiamen Airlines to boost one-booking access between China and Saudi Arabia via Beijing and Guangzhou. Tourism Tech & Events: Shenzhen’s ACE Robotics announced its Kairos World Model topped four global embodied AI benchmarks, signaling continued momentum in tech-driven travel and robotics ecosystems. Scam Warning (Regional): Indian authorities rescued two youths trafficked via Facebook job ads into a Chinese-run cyber scam compound in Myanmar, underscoring risks tied to “overseas work” offers.