AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTrade and Diplomacy: Beijing and Ottawa extended their market-access deal through 2028, covering Canadian farm and seafood exports and Chinese steel and aluminum. China also confirmed talks with Russia and the US on a possible Xi-Trump-Putin meeting, with Shenzhen’s APEC summit in view. Economic Policy: China’s central bank cut its re-lending rate to 1% to support markets, while new guidelines aim to boost consumption and investment through infrastructure upgrades. AI and Technology: Tencent launched its Hy4 AI model with safeguards against cyber and biological misuse, as China promotes open-source AI and plans broader AI legislation. Regional Security: Taiwan reported more than 100 Chinese naval and coast guard vessels operating across the western Pacific, adding to tensions around the island and in nearby waters. Green Transition: A new national plan targets 10% cuts in energy and water use per unit of GDP by 2030 and a major expansion in recycling. Global Trade: Shanghai’s China International Import Expo opened with record overseas participation expected, including more than 300 Fortune Global 500 companies.
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