US–China Summit Watch: Trump and Xi wrapped a high-profile Washington visit with a two-month trade truce extension, but left Taiwan, AI, and Iran largely unresolved—while Xi pressed for “human control” of AI and urged the US to oppose “Taiwan independence.” AI Policy & Chips: The meeting also spotlighted AI guardrails and a push to rename AI as “Super Intelligence,” as Qualcomm used its Snapdragon Summit to market 2nm AI-agent chips built by TSMC. Taiwan Angle: Taiwan was repeatedly raised in talks, with analysts noting the optics-heavy diplomacy but continued strategic friction. Taiwan Tech & Industry: Taiwan Expo USA 2026 opened in Dallas, showcasing AI robotics, smart city tech, future mobility, and healthcare, with claims of major Taiwan–Texas investment momentum. Space Biology: Researchers reported deep-sea microbes from Japan surviving brine conditions mimicking Enceladus’s ocean, strengthening the case that Saturn’s moon could host life. Defense Tech: The US Air Force validated Anduril’s Barracuda open-architecture missile system for large-scale production, with early deliveries targeted for 2027. Energy & Shipping: PaxOcean will build an Ulstein-designed offshore wind service vessel for NYK Line, planned for Taiwan deployments around 2029.