AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoGrowth and Trade: China’s third-quarter GDP beat forecasts as exports offset weak domestic demand. September exports jumped 36.3% year on year, but analysts warn the boom may cool in 2027 as front-loading fades. Industrial output rose 5.3% in the first three quarters, while consumer worries weighed on shares and deepened pressure on the auto market. Technology: Beijing is pushing to move research into commercial products as Chinese firms ramp up AI investment, including more than $35 billion in Nvidia chip orders. The U.S. ban on DeepSeek in federal systems—and Beijing’s threat of countermeasures—adds uncertainty for Chinese tech businesses. Finance and Energy: The yuan reached a four-year high on export strength and a weaker dollar. Foreign institutions are also showing growing interest in yuan-denominated panda bonds, particularly green and sustainable issues, while wind leaders gathered in Beijing to discuss rising demand for renewables. Trade Ties: China and Russia agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, energy and transport, signing agreements spanning aerospace, science and technology.
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