AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTaiwan–China Military Tensions: Taiwan fired 32 U.S.-supplied HIMARS rockets westward in a live-fire drill, testing “shoot-and-scoot” tactics and drawing a sharp Chinese condemnation as provocation. Philippines–China Sanctions: Beijing barred Defense chief Gilberto Teodoro and family from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, prompting lawmakers and Teodoro allies to call it an attack on Philippine sovereignty. U.S.–China Tech Friction: China’s commerce ministry said it is strongly dissatisfied with a Pentagon blacklist of major Chinese tech firms, warning against politicizing trade and technology. AI, Law, and Governance: A surge of AI-related court cases is pushing calls for clearer rules, while China accelerates “smart campus” AI monitoring in classrooms. Digital Currency Push: The PBOC is upgrading the digital yuan to pay interest and expand cross-border settlement, aiming to reduce reliance on the dollar and SWIFT. Espionage Claims: Taiwan launched a website urging Chinese nationals to report intelligence tips, as China alleges “spy turtles and spy fish” are used by foreign services. Regional Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Mongolia’s counterpart, emphasizing Belt and Road alignment and deeper trade cooperation. Global Trade Narrative: China’s ports dominate efficiency rankings, reinforcing the argument that Chinese logistics absorb shocks better than Western systems.
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