AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPhilippines-China Row: Manila escalated its protest over China Daily’s AI-made “monkey” video targeting Filipinos and rejecting the 2016 arbitral ruling, with Cabinet officials and lawmakers demanding the content be removed and a formal apology. Trade & Compliance: Malaysia’s agriculture ministry urged durian exporters to stick to the China phytosanitary protocol and avoid unapproved “pre-cut” methods that could jeopardize market access. AI Power Shift: Moonshot AI released Kimi K3, an open-weight model with 2.8 trillion parameters, drawing global attention after it topped a coding benchmark and sparked debate over whether cheaper Chinese models are reshaping enterprise AI buying. Global AI Governance: Xi Jinping announced 5,000 AI training opportunities for developing countries and plans for international AI cooperation centers, while China also published new AI cooperation case studies. Energy & Industry Policy: China set a phased 2% consumption tax on lithium-ion batteries and solar cells starting Sept 1, rising in later years. Regional Connectivity: Air China launched direct Beijing–Bishkek flights, aiming to boost travel and trade links. Disaster Update: Rescuers in Chongqing continued searches after a landslide killed at least 8 and left 34 missing.
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