AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-China Ag Reset: China’s commerce ministry says it’s pushing “favorable conditions” for two-way agricultural trade, aiming to clear non-tariff barriers and expand purchases after recent talks. Western China Investment Push: Chongqing’s Western China International Fair signed 212 deals worth 150 billion yuan (about $22B), with a UK guest spotlight on advanced manufacturing and green growth. China-Russia “New Stage”: Xi and Putin met in Beijing and issued joint statements, but analysts warn the “no-limits” trade partnership is losing steam as bilateral trade dipped in 2025. Tech and Security Friction: China’s NDRC says it never told tech firms to reject foreign investment, after market jitters; meanwhile, the CSRC is cracking down on illegal cross-border brokerage services. AI Race: Zhipu AI shares surged after a new high-speed API claim, while CATL is reportedly eyeing investment in DeepSeek. Energy Watch: China expects summer peak power demand near a record 1,600 GW as heat and drought stress the grid. Trade and Diplomacy: APEC trade ministers opened in Suzhou, and Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit China May 23-26.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.