AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTaiwan Strait: Lai Ching-te said Taiwan’s defense buildup is meant to deter war and vowed not to give up freedom. Beijing condemned his National Day speech as separatist, as concerns grow over US support and Xi Jinping’s expected talks with Donald Trump. Trade diplomacy: China and the EU reached an understanding to explore measures that could halve projected Chinese hybrid-car exports to Europe, while easing trade tensions and discussing rare-earth exports and market access. Industrial policy: Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing urged stronger advanced manufacturing and more self-reliant supply chains; Beijing also pledged a more proactive fiscal policy. Regional ties: Vietnam’s National Assembly leader began a visit to China aimed at deepening parliamentary cooperation. Cybersecurity: The FBI seized tools used by a Beijing-linked hacking group targeting infrastructure and institutions in several countries, including Taiwan.
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