AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMarket Turmoil: China and Hong Kong shares fell as a global tech sell-off revived concerns about AI spending; the yuan also weakened, while China’s 10-year bond yield hit a record low. Technology and Investment: Beijing blocked SoftBank’s $5.4 billion purchase of ABB’s robotics unit, a setback for a major cross-border deal. Doosan, meanwhile, plans to invest about $550 million in new Chinese production lines for materials used in AI servers and smartphones. Trade: China opened anti-dumping probes into EU imports, urging Brussels to resolve disputes through dialogue. A new seafood protocol gives Norway access to more Chinese market segments, while China and Canada are set to hold their second economic and financial dialogue. Business Risks: A new cross-border corruption law requires Chinese companies operating overseas to strengthen compliance, raising scrutiny of deals and public contracts. CIIE: The Shanghai expo is drawing global firms seeking access to China, even as weak domestic demand continues to weigh on Chinese companies’ profit margins.
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