AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEV Safety Crackdown: China rolled out new mandatory national standards tightening high-voltage battery safety for EVs and hybrids, including clearer power on/off states, thermal-event alarms with at least a five-minute warning, smoke limits, new impact tests, and stricter fast-charging checks—aimed at preventing battery fires. Capital Markets & Yuan Push: At the Lujiazui Forum, China said overseas assets of Chinese entities topped $8tn by end-2025, while it unveiled an action plan to develop offshore finance in Shanghai and signaled more yuan liquidity tools for overseas central banks and investors. Tech & Finance Dealmaking: Xiaohongshu is reportedly lining up Goldman Sachs and CICC for a potential Hong Kong IPO, with valuation cited at up to $50bn in private trades. Cross-Border Payments: Ant launched an AI-native Alipay version with an agent (“Ah Bao”) to help users find services and execute tasks by voice, as China’s super-app race heats up. Trade & Industry: China’s DRAM maker CXMT won final nod for its Star Market IPO, targeting a major mainland listing since 2022. Food Security Oversight: China intensified rice-market stabilization after handing over 3,600mt of donated rice, as governments across Africa face inflation and supply disruptions. Geopolitics With Market Impact: The US held off blacklisting DeepSeek and more than 100 Chinese firms, while G7 leaders discussed critical-minerals reliance on China amid dumping and countermeasure concerns.
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