AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJapan-Related Export Controls: China expanded dual-use export restrictions on Japanese entities, adding 20 to a control list and 20 to a watch list, citing Tokyo’s “neo-militarist” push and taking effect immediately. Pacific Security Deal: Australia and Vanuatu signed the Nakamal Agreement, keeping Vanuatu from allowing foreign military bases and setting consultation rules for third-party investment in critical infrastructure. China-AI Cyber Race: China’s Z.ai says its latest open-weight model can match Anthropic’s Mythos on cybersecurity tasks, while concerns grow in the US over open-weight models being easier to misuse. Renewables in Cold Regions: Northeast China’s first solar thermal power station, the 100-megawatt Jixi project in Jilin, began generating electricity, using molten-salt storage to cut wind/solar curtailment. Energy & Markets: China’s central bank launched overnight reverse repo operations for the first time, and Dalian Commodity Exchange is set to roll out its first sulphur futures contracts in Q4. China-Europe Sports Diplomacy: A China-Europe sports festival in Beijing brought together European diplomats and Chinese sports officials for friendly matches and cultural activities.
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