AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS-Iran Economic Pressure: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told allies the campaign to “collapse” Iran will be the “greatest coordinated economic isolation,” urging countries to choose sides and pressuring China to “get with the program.” China’s Response: Beijing rejected sanctions and “pressure” as a fix, saying disputes must be handled through political and diplomatic means and opposing unilateral sanctions not authorized by the UN. Diplomacy in Beijing: China’s top legislator Zhao Leji met Jordan’s King Abdullah II, while Kuwait’s FM is set to visit China next week. Taiwan Strait Tensions: Taiwan warned off and shadowed a Chinese research ship near the island’s west, calling it ongoing maritime provocation. Regional Security Talks: China and Indonesia held defense and foreign-minister talks in Jakarta, including plans for more military education and exercises. Disaster Update: Typhoon Maysak’s death toll in Guangxi rose to 159 with 10 missing, after delayed official updates. Evergrande Fallout: A Chinese court sentenced Evergrande founder Hui Ka-yan to life in prison for financial crimes, with major fines for the group. Domestic Policy: China expanded subsidized loan support to boost consumption and issued new exit-entry rules emphasizing accuracy and tougher consequences for false visa claims. Labor Rights Plan: China’s trade union five-year plan targets gig and flexible workers, pushing collective bargaining and better social insurance access.
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