AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI & Tech Friction: The NSA, FBI and CISA accused six Chinese AI firms of “industrial-scale” distillation of US models, while Beijing’s commerce ministry and foreign ministry called the claims groundless and said distillation is normal industry practice. Diplomacy Watch: China still hasn’t confirmed Xi Jinping’s India trip for BRICS 2026, saying it has “no information to provide,” as business ties remain constrained by visas, regulation and equipment limits. Regional Security: China-Philippines tensions flared again over a South China Sea “note” incident at a Seoul forum, with Manila publicly rebuking Beijing. Defense R&D: A report says China is exploring next-gen combat aircraft that could fly without satellite signals and coordinate with drone formations. Economy & Governance: Shanghai made maternal care fully free to boost births, and China’s employment-first push highlights job creation as a stability tool. Global Trade & Investment: CIFIT in Xiamen unveiled 84 key foreign investment projects and drew renewed investor optimism. Humanitarian Aid: Nepal’s army is using China-donated drones to deliver relief after Himalayan floods. Geopolitics Beyond Asia: Reuters reports Iran using a barter-like oil-for-goods mechanism with China, including military gear, to dodge sanctions.
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