AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoParty Plenum: Xi Jinping opened a four-day meeting of senior officials to consider tighter Party self-governance, as purges and low attendance draw attention ahead of next year’s Party Congress. Trade Rules: China’s Commerce Ministry is seeking comment on draft rules that could restrict trade, investment or entry for foreign entities accused of trade-secret violations threatening national interests. Germany Visit: President Frank-Walter Steinmeier began a four-day state visit with a tour of Volkswagen’s Hefei plant, as he pushes for fairer trade and plans talks with Xi. Economic Strains: China’s AI-linked stock selloff and subdued consumer spending weigh on growth prospects, while lab-grown diamond makers are targeting chip and AI-server demand to find new markets. North Korea Ties: Kim Jong Un’s surprise visit to Dandong included talks with senior official Wang Huning and a tribute to Chinese Korean War soldiers, signaling a push to strengthen bilateral ties. Mining Probe: Nigeria’s EFCC arrested 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian over alleged illegal lithium processing at four plants in Ogun State.
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