Moldova–China Push: Deputy PM Mihai Popșoi is set to visit Beijing and Shanghai (21–25 May) to deepen foreign, trade, investment, culture, education and tourism ties—his first such top-level trip since 2018. Transnistria vs EU Path: Valeriu Chiveri says Chișinău wants European integration without “fragmented” conditions, and that the Transnistrian settlement must be treated as a separate process with its own timeline. Health Watch: Moldova’s public health agency says the risk of Bundibugyo virus spreading here remains low, while urging strict infection control. Military Safety After Cahul: MPs held hearings after a 16-year-old died in a shooting incident, recommending tighter weapon and visitor access controls in military units. Child Protection: A new Barnahus-type regional center for child victims of crime opened in Cahul, offering legal, psychological, medical and social help under one roof. EU Rights Tension: Council of Europe ministers backed a migration “declaration” that rights groups fear could weaken protections—while EU officials keep pushing for stronger state control. Fake Medicines Crackdown: Europol and Eurojust supported a Europe-wide operation targeting a €240m counterfeit medicines and supplements network, including call centers and warehouses in Moldova.