AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoChina-US Business Talks: Chinese and US business leaders met in Washington to push deeper cooperation while managing trade frictions, with USCBC president Sean Stein calling claims of US disengagement “myths.” EU/US Trade Friction: Beijing defended its industrial-first economic model ahead of EU and US talks, rejecting “industrial overcapacity” accusations and signaling targeted support rather than consumer stimulus. DeepSeek Price War: DeepSeek’s V4-Flash is reported as the cheapest major AI model to run on benchmarks, intensifying pressure in China’s AI race. Hong Kong Finance: HKEX launched China government bond futures to deepen offshore renminbi markets, as Hong Kong and mainland regulators discuss further financial access. Tech Hardware Push: CXMT is nearing LPDDR6 mass production after validation steps, while AI demand keeps lifting MLCC profits and reshaping global component pricing. Manufacturing & Trade: Chery Jaguar Land Rover began production of its electric Freelander model in Changshu, while Holcim agreed to exit the Philippines by selling to China’s Huaxin for about $807m. Security & Crime: Nigeria’s NDLEA seized cocaine hidden in a mortar and backpack bound for China and Italy. Military Around Taiwan: Taiwan reported fresh PLA air and sea activity around the island, including aircraft entering its ADIZ.
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