Pacific Security: China’s first submarine-launched ballistic missile test since 2024 fired a long-range SLBM into the Pacific with a training dummy warhead, drawing fast condemnation from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the US over transparency and destabilizing impact. Typhoon Watch: Typhoon “Inday” (Bavi) slightly weakened but stayed powerful as the Philippines raised TCWS signals across northern areas, with strong winds and gusts expected through the weekend. Flooding & Travel Safety: Heavy rain pushed Yangtze River levels up in Wuhan, submerging parts of a riverside tourist platform and prompting flood-control checks. Tourism & Hotels: Dusit International is expanding ASAI Hotels in Thailand with new lifestyle properties in Hat Yai and Phuket, aiming for neighborhood-focused stays. China Travel Highlights: A Zhangye, Gansu geopark drew attention in fresh aerial imagery, while Chengdu’s “panda city” tourism continues to lean on the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. Viral Tourism Promotion: A Tibet road-trip video earned a 500,000-yuan tourism award after pulling in massive online engagement for the region. Outbound Travel Demand: China’s inbound tourism target is set at 190 million arrivals by 2030 in a new five-year plan, signaling continued push for global travel influence.