Aung San Suu Kyi at 81: UN special envoy Julie Bishop urged countries to demand the immediate release of Myanmar’s detained leader on her birthday, saying there have been no independent updates on her condition for years and that progress on peace is impossible while she remains in custody. Myanmar-China ties: President U Min Aung Hlaing wrapped up a China goodwill visit, meeting Xi Jinping, laying a wreath at Tiananmen, touring Shanghai Lingang and a robot factory, and discussing a possible joint satellite for agriculture, environment and weather monitoring. Security on the ground: Myanmar forces reportedly regained control of Yazagyo Village and the Yazagyo Reservoir in Sagaing Region as operations aimed to reopen the Kalay–Tamu road. Local governance: A Yangon Hluttaw representative called for stable electricity supply across Yangon Region, urging faster alternative energy development and upgrades to substations and transmission lines. Rohingya diplomacy and aid pressure: Bangladesh renewed calls at the UN for early repatriation, while the UK said it will keep supporting durable solutions and livelihoods for Rohingya in Bangladesh; meanwhile, funding cuts are forcing charities like Caritas to scale back Rohingya aid in Cox’s Bazar. Children in conflict: A UN report said 2025 saw record grave violations against children, with government forces identified as leading perpetrators for the first time.