AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTyphoon Dolphin: China braced for extreme rain as the storm pushed inland, flooding parts of Beijing’s outskirts and forcing major emergency flood responses, with evacuations and flight disruptions reported across eastern and central regions. AI Regulation & Business: Beijing ordered Meta to unwind its $2B acquisition of AI agent Manus, and the startup says it will soon resume operating independently, with some user data slated for deletion in certain jurisdictions. Defense Tech Security: The UK Royal Navy stripped internet connectivity from K3 Scout drones after “heartbeat communications” were found linking camera components to an IP address in China, raising supply-chain concerns. Gold Market: China’s gold consumption rose 1.23% in H1 2026 as investment demand offset a sharp slump in jewelry buying, with gold prices topping $4,400 in recent trading. Rare Earths: China is expanding the Bayan Obo rare-earth mine in Inner Mongolia by 50% to boost ore processing capacity, underscoring Beijing’s push to secure critical mineral supply. Payments & Finance: Deutsche Bank was authorized as a yuan-clearing bank in Frankfurt, aiming to expand yuan settlement for EU cross-border trade. Humanoid Robots: Chinese firms dominated global humanoid robot shipments in H1 2026, with industry data putting China at about 97% of shipments.
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