US–Malaysia cultural exchange: The US Embassy in Kuala Lumpur brought “The Great American Sabah State Fair” to Sabah, recreating American food, games, music and community festivities for the Freedom 250 celebrations. China sports culture crackdown: China’s General Administration of Sport says it will crush “toxic fan circle” behavior and clean up sports public opinion, while pushing the sports industry beyond 7 trillion yuan by 2030. Film and TV cross-currents: China’s September theater lineup leans multi-genre, with US titles arriving alongside Chinese releases and re-releases ahead of National Day. WWII remembrance in China: Across China and Hong Kong, commemorative events marked the 81st anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, with students and volunteers taking part. Art and politics collide: China withdrew from the Gwangju Biennale after organizers reinstated the “Taiwan Pavilion” name, escalating tensions over how art institutions label Taiwan. Nepal disaster response: A Nepalese expert says China shared monitoring data to support relief after the Bhotekoshi mudslide, as damage estimates climb to Rs 387.54 billion. Indigenous healing spotlight: Lani Cupchoy’s new work explores curandereando healing practices in Indigenous Chicane culture, linking past, present and future wellbeing. India culture-tech education: KRAFTON India and IIT Madras launched KIGI Academy to train game developers through hands-on learning and a funded residency. Asia-Pacific arts calendar: Kingston Calling returns as a major Pacific music festival in Tauranga Moana in Feb 2027, blending Aotearoa and international acts.