AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoU.S.-China Auto Tensions: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urged Ford to end its technology partnership with CATL, warning of national security risks; Ford says it’s a licensing deal, while China’s embassy calls it politicizing trade. Semiconductor Race: Reports say Chinese memory makers have built a three-year ASML equipment buffer, as Huawei coordinates a domestic push to replace advanced scanners amid tighter U.S. export controls. BRICS Diplomacy: Xi Jinping’s attendance at the BRICS summit in New Delhi is confirmed, with India expecting Modi-Xi talks and a cultural gala featuring leaders from member states. Energy and Industry: China’s coal-heavy power strategy contrasts with U.S. reliability and rising electricity costs, while China also targets “low-price disorderly competition” using cost accounting to curb price wars. NEV Push: China sets a 2030 goal for NEVs to reach 70% of new passenger sales, alongside wider autonomous-driving rollout. Global Trade Signals: Canada says fewer than 16,000 Chinese-made EVs have entered since the Carney-Xi deal, far below the 2026 quota. Smart Cities in Africa: A report highlights how Beijing-style traffic systems could help Nairobi manage congestion using cameras, sensors and AI.
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