AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUS-China Security Friction at Shangri-La: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said ties with China are improving but warned of Beijing’s military rise, while China’s absence at the top level left a “missing elephant” at the forum. South China Sea Tensions: The Philippines and US wrapped a five-day maritime drill near Scarborough Shoal as China claimed patrols around the same area; Manila says Beijing’s “drills” claims are unfounded. Japan Pushes Back on “New Militarism”: Japan’s defense minister rejected China’s label, arguing Tokyo’s upgrades are transparent and aimed at stability, not a return to past aggression. EU-China Trade Pressure: EU officials again warned the relationship isn’t sustainable, as Beijing threatened retaliation over new trade restrictions. China Economy Watch: China’s May manufacturing PMI slipped to around flat/weak levels while services held up slightly, with export orders softening. AI and Business: MiniMax, a Chinese AI firm, is preparing a Shanghai STAR Market listing after a Hong Kong surge; meanwhile, a Tianjin expo showcased AI moving into daily life. Sports Integrity in Beijing: WADA leaders met students at Tsinghua to stress clean sport and anti-doping education. Policy Update: China’s new trade-secret rules take effect June 1, explicitly covering data and algorithms.
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