AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTrade and Regulation: Beijing has opened consultation on draft rules that could impose trade, investment or entry restrictions and penalties on foreign entities accused of trade-secret violations threatening national interests. The EU is weighing safeguards on Chinese chemicals, furniture and machinery, while Washington has delayed port fees on China-linked ships until Jan. 9. Markets: China’s AI stock rally has sharply reversed: the STAR50 is nearly 40% below its July peak, wiping out about $480 billion in value. The central bank has also launched a swap facility to support nonbank investors during bond-market stress. Autos and Investment: Passenger-car sales are forecast to fall to 18.5 million this year from 23.7 million in 2025, then rise 2% in 2027. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s visit begins at Volkswagen’s Hefei research hub, where the automaker aims to cut development time by 30% as it tries to regain ground in China. Consumer Demand: Luxury groups report a worsening China slowdown, with retail sales growth averaging less than 0.5% over the past six months.
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