Leadership & Politics: Hong Kong mourns Tung Chee-hwa, the city’s first post-handover chief executive, who died at 89; Beijing and Hong Kong-Macao affairs offices sent condolences, praising his role in “one country, two systems.” Space Education: The “Tiangong Class” live session brought Shenzhou-23 astronauts to Hong Kong and Macao students, including Lai Ka-ying, with zero-gravity demos and a look at life aboard the station. Regional Diplomacy & Trade: The 11th Belt and Road Summit opened in Hong Kong with John Lee highlighting the initiative as a future blueprint; day one saw 32 MOUs, while trade and company presence with partner economies were also cited. Public Health & Policy: Hong Kong’s health and education push continues as authorities promote vaccination ahead of seasonal flu concerns and expand biotech/life-sciences plans, including BIOHK2026. Finance & Markets: Citi is preparing tokenized deposits for instant cross-border transfers for Japanese firms, potentially beyond banking hours, while oil prices jumped above $100 amid Middle East flare-ups. Local Business & Crime: Hong Kong Customs reported major anti-smuggling actions, including illicit cigarettes and drugs seizures, as the city also saw new office leasing activity in Central.