AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBRICS Finance Push: Iran says it will soon join the BRICS New Development Bank, with talks also touching payment-system links and digital currencies to speed cross-border deals. Rare Earth Supply: China is expanding the Bayan Obo rare-earth mine in Inner Mongolia by 50% with a $74 million investment to boost processing capacity for high-tech demand. AI Hardware Momentum: Lenovo reported a 43% jump in Q1 revenue, driven by AI-related sales, while mainland stocks climbed as investors chased AI-linked optics and memory names. Central Bank Liquidity Tuning: China’s central bank kept seven-day reverse repo volume at zero for a third straight day, while planning overnight reverse repos to manage short-term liquidity. China-Africa Industrial Shift: Chinese auto exports surged in the first half as domestic sales fell, underscoring a “home plus abroad” strategy; meanwhile, China’s EV makers keep pushing deeper into overseas production. Tech and Trade Links: JD.com opened a direct sourcing office in Seoul to buy Korean goods for Chinese consumers, signaling a platform-driven rebound in Korea-China consumer trade. Passing of a Reformer: Former Premier Zhu Rongji died at 98, remembered for tough economic reforms that reshaped China’s opening.
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