AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPutin in Beijing: Vladimir Putin is arriving for a two-day summit with Xi Jinping, days after Trump’s China trip, with talks expected to focus on energy, trade, and regional security—plus a stack of agreements and a tea meeting meant to signal “old friends” unity. US–China Taiwan spotlight: Reporting from the Trump–Xi talks says Taiwan stayed the most sensitive issue, with Beijing warning mishandling could trigger clashes, while analysts frame it as part of a broader push tied to maritime strategy. Trade and shipping pressure: The DOJ charged Chinese executives and container firms over alleged COVID-era shipping container price-fixing, while Chinese supertankers reportedly cleared the Strait of Hormuz with millions of barrels of crude. Economy watch: China left key lending rates unchanged for the 12th straight month, as growth momentum looks steadier but April demand softness lingers. Tourism and tech: Beijing will host a global smart-travel summit in June, and China’s tourism push is getting a digital boost.
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