AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPacific Security: China’s submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the Pacific drew sharp condemnation from the Philippines and other neighbors, while Beijing insisted it was routine training and urged countries not to “overinterpret.” Maritime Pressure: China says it will keep “law enforcement” coast guard patrols east of Taiwan, signaling a “new normal” as Taipei warns of incremental pressure. Disaster Response: A landslide in Gansu killed 21 and injured seven, while southern China’s Guangxi reels from Tropical Storm Maysak with evacuations and missing people reported. Jobs & Finance: China is pushing better credit access for gig workers, aiming for dedicated, inclusive financial products to stabilize employment. Trade & Diplomacy: China plans a direct air cargo route with Libya and will resume visa services in Tripoli, alongside new China-Iran-Pakistan overland corridors to reroute regional trade. Markets & Policy: Hong Kong and mainland stocks rebounded on chip and AI optimism; China’s 10-year bond auction drew record demand as growth forecasts cool. Tech & Industry: DeepSeek’s push for its own AI chip and Momenta’s flat HK debut highlight China’s drive to build domestic tech capacity. Global Scrutiny: The FCC blocked a Chinese-linked telecom firm in the US over national security concerns.
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