AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUS-China Security Rhetoric: Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth told the Shangri-La Dialogue that Washington has “rightful alarm” over China’s military buildup, but framed the goal as a “favourable but durable balance of power” where no state can impose hegemony—while also saying US-China ties are “better than in many years” under Trump and citing more military-to-military contact. Foreign Influence Case in the US: In Southern California, former Arcadia mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government, a case that has heightened local fears about Beijing’s influence and risks broader ethnic backlash. China-EU Trade Pressure: China’s foreign ministry warned it will take “necessary measures” after the EU signaled tougher action to shield industry from Chinese competition, as Brussels prepares further trade steps. Diplomacy and Messaging: Xi Jinping sent congratulations to Egypt’s Sisi on the 70th anniversary of ties, while Chinese ambassador Xie Feng highlighted a century of cultural exchange efforts in the US. International Cultural Outreach: Nepal hosted screenings of six Chinese films in Kathmandu as part of a Beijing film festival promotional program.
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