China–North Korea Summit: Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un agreed to expand cooperation across politics, economy, culture and more, with both sides pledging closer strategic communication and reaffirming support on sovereignty and security. Inter-Korean Tourism Link: Jeju Island resumed an inter-Korean exchange project after 16 years, shipping medical supplies and citrus saplings via ports in South Korea, China and North Korea, with tourism listed as a future phase. Inbound Travel Push: The Maldives held a Beijing promotion event to court Chinese travelers with luxury resort offerings, aiming to deepen tourism ties. Safety for Travelers: Japan urged citizens to avoid photographing sensitive sites abroad, warning that unauthorized photos near military areas can trigger detentions. Air Connectivity: Singapore Airlines and Southwest launched an interline partnership, letting travelers book single-ticket journeys to nearly 120 US destinations via shared gateways. City Culture & Tourism: Cangzhou in Hebei is building a Grand Canal cultural belt to boost cultural and tourism industries along the 216-km canal stretch. Tourism Partnerships: The 8th US-China Sister Cities Summit in San Francisco highlighted culture and tourism cooperation between subnational governments. Tech for Travel: China’s senior-care expo in Shanghai showcased AI-powered eldercare devices, signaling growing demand for smarter, safer services as China’s population ages.