AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUS-China Trade & Tech: The US trade deficit widened to $77.6B in May as imports of semiconductors and AI-related components surged, with Taiwan overtaking China as a top source for US imports. Philippines–China Maritime Row: Manila rejected new Chinese academic claims tying Batanes to China via Taiwan, with officials saying it signals longer-term pressure in the Pacific. Safety & Industry: A shoe factory fire in Fujian killed 28 people; Xi Jinping ordered an all-out rescue and accountability, while authorities froze the company’s accounts. E-Commerce Regulation: China proposed its first revision to the E-Commerce Law since 2019, aiming to regulate livestreaming, social commerce and cross-border shopping and shift platforms away from “traffic supremacy.” AI & Energy: China is pushing deeper AI integration into the energy sector, moving from pilots to system-wide digitalization across power generation, grids and storage. Markets & Capital Markets: BlackRock said China is increasingly seen as a portfolio diversifier, while Hong Kong-listed MiniMax seeks HK$16.04B via share sale and bonds to fund AI growth. Diplomacy & Business Links: GalaxySpace said Hong Kong and Macau are key gateways for China’s commercial space push overseas, highlighting the business angle of space expansion.
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