AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoU.S.-China Auto Tensions: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy demanded Ford cut ties with Chinese battery firm CATL, warning of national security risks; Ford says it’s only a licensing deal. BRICS in Focus: Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, with India’s theme centered on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability—while security and traffic restrictions tighten across Delhi. NEV Push: China released a plan aiming for NEVs to hit 70% of new passenger sales by 2030, with large-scale autonomous driving expected by then. Chip Supply Race: Reports say Chinese memory makers stocked up on ASML lithography gear for three years, while Huawei coordinates a domestic DUV scanner effort. Cybersecurity: A China-linked group exploited a Sogou Windows flaw to install a backdoor, prompting renewed scrutiny of input software security. Trade & Regulation: The EU is preparing tougher rules and new fees for low-cost imports from online marketplaces, with most parcels coming from China. Energy Prices: China will raise petrol and diesel retail price caps from Sept. 12. Regional Politics: Taiwan’s vice president made a rare Europe trip, drawing Beijing’s sharp condemnation. Accident Update: Search ended after a cargo ship fire at Qingdao’s shipyard killed 25 workers.
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