AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTaiwan Strait Tensions: Taiwan fired 32 U.S.-supplied HIMARS rockets westward in a first-of-its-kind live-fire drill, testing “shoot-and-scoot” tactics and drawing Beijing’s condemnation as provocation. U.S.-China Tech Friction: China’s commerce ministry hit back after the Pentagon expanded its “military companies” blacklist, warning of “resolute and forceful” countermeasures against firms including Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and others. Philippines-China Rift: Manila called Beijing’s sanctions on Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. an “unfriendly act,” as the West Philippine Sea dispute keeps escalating. Myanmar Diplomacy: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is set to visit Beijing next week for talks with Xi, after a recent India trip. Science & Soft Power: China topped the latest Nature Index Research Leaders rankings, while a new Cultural Heritage International Communication Call invites global photo and video submissions. Economy & Trade: China’s ports led global efficiency rankings, and China’s tourism rebound continues with rising international arrivals and spending.
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