EU–China Trade Talks: The EU and China launched a ministerial platform to cool frictions, with Brussels demanding “tangible results” by October and setting up joint monitoring on trade flows, export controls, IP and WTO reform. Cultural Tourism Tech: Xi’an rolled out BoGuan, the world’s first commercial multimodal LLM for cultural tourism, powering AI travel companion tools and digital heritage IP. Porcelain Heritage: Jingdezhen’s blue-and-white porcelain is spotlighted as a long-running bridge between China and Europe, from imperial kilns to Western oil paintings. Hunan’s New Image: A Hong Kong-linked delegation found Hunan’s advanced manufacturing and innovation zones are reshaping how foreign businesses see central China—alongside growing tourism interest. Tourism Safety Watch: Malta’s Comino archway collapse killed a Chinese tourist and injured others, underscoring risks at popular seaside attractions. Travel Diplomacy: Seychelles’ tourism minister says China ties are entering a new cooperation era, with visa-free access boosting Chinese visitor interest and people-to-people exchanges. Holiday Travel Context: A holiday-shortened week keeps global attention on major labor and economic releases, including China’s PMIs and Japan data.