AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoU.S.-China Trade: Beijing says the two sides are in close contact over reciprocal tariff cuts covering $30 billion of goods each, and is urging Washington to implement the deal ahead of the expected Trump-Xi meeting in Shenzhen. But chip tensions persist: China says Washington is using spy allegations to justify restrictions, while the U.S. is weighing tighter controls on advanced Nvidia chips routed through seven countries. China’s Economy: A record trade surplus topping $1 trillion contrasts with weak Singles’ Day spending, keeping pressure on Beijing to bolster domestic demand. Exports: Yantai Port handled 723,000 vehicle exports in the first 10 months, up 8.6% year on year, using a new system that combines four cargo methods. Healthcare: Eli Lilly became the first drugmaker to win Chinese approval for an oral GLP-1 weight-loss drug, opening a new contest with Novo Nordisk and local rivals. Regional Business: Malaysia is seeking closer China ties, with leaders urging Chinese companies to bring local SMEs into supply chains and investment projects.
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