AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoAPEC Diplomacy: Beijing says it is discussing a possible meeting between Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin at this month’s summit, a rare chance for the leaders to meet as China also seeks a bigger role in Middle East diplomacy. South China Sea: China urged the Philippines to act cautiously in their maritime dispute; Manila’s defense chief rejected the appeal, while Taiwan reported Chinese research and fishing vessels in its exclusive economic zone. Economic Pressure: China is cutting borrowing costs and directing banks to support share purchases as stocks and technology shares slump. New guidelines aim to lift household spending through upgraded shopping areas, services and logistics, but weak demand and a deep property downturn continue to weigh on growth. Uyghur Detainees: Thailand says five Uyghur men can challenge China’s extradition request in court. Rights groups warn they could face abuse if returned. Culture and Cities: Wuhan’s biennale is bringing more than 500 works by artists from 22 countries into museums and public spaces, while China and UN-Habitat launched a sustainable urban development initiative in Shanghai.
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