US–China Diplomacy & Protests: Xi Jinping’s Washington visit ends with a National Archives stop and a state dinner, but critics say it’s all pageantry and little substance as protests from Tibetans, Uyghurs, Hongkongers and others keep up pressure on human-rights issues. Hong Kong Banking Lifestyle: HSBC Hong Kong scraps a members’ club perk worth up to HK$200,000 for mid-level bankers and aligns other benefits, a sign of cost-cutting reshaping local finance culture. Crypto & Data for Traders: CoinMarketCap completes its acquisition of Coinglass, bringing crypto derivatives positioning and liquidation/funding-rate data into the world’s most-used price tracker. Mosquito Control: FEHD releases September gravidtrap and density indexes for Aedes albopictus across 19 survey areas, urging continued anti-mosquito vigilance during Mid-Autumn outings. Animal Welfare Clash: Hong Kong dog rescuers vow to keep microchipping strays despite legal risk after an advocate was charged in a probe into a fatal Yuen Long cyclist attack. Culture & Education: Asia Art Archive marks its 25th birthday with a two-part show tracing eight Asian artists’ “25-year-old” worlds, while UGC’s secretary-general promotes “Study in Hong Kong” abroad to boost the city’s higher-education profile. Local Youth Support: The Hong Kong Jockey Club launches JC Project Bonfire, backing residential child care services for about 4,300 children and youths with a HK$820m commitment.