AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoUS–Philippines Security: President Trump told Manila he’ll raise the Philippines’ South China Sea concerns with Xi at a planned September meeting, as Rubio and Wang Yi met in Manila to lay groundwork for a broader diplomatic reset. West Philippine Sea Dispute: Manila rejected Beijing’s claim that repairs on the BRP Sierra Madre breach a provisional understanding, saying the agreement doesn’t cover construction—while fresh coast guard water-cannon incidents keep tensions high. US Tariffs Watch: The White House said a new tariff announcement is coming as Trump’s temporary 10% global duty nears expiry, with proposed duties aimed at dozens of economies including China. AI & Trade Friction: The US Treasury warned China over alleged AI “IP theft” tied to Moonshot’s Kimi K3, while Washington and Silicon Valley debate whether to restrict access to advanced Chinese models. Energy & Shipping: Chinese refiners are snapping up sanctioned Russian crude as Iran-war disruptions and Red Sea risks tighten Middle East supply; separately, some Chinese tankers are reportedly getting case-by-case passage through Bab al-Mandab. China–Africa Business: China Trade Week opened in Nairobi with Chinese consumer goods pushing expansion, while Kenya-Uganda border connectivity improved after a Chinese-backed highway rehabilitation.
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