AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTrip.com Antitrust Penalty: China fined Trip.com nearly 5.2 billion yuan over alleged monopoly tactics, including exclusive hotel deals and forcing lowest online rates, after a probe that began in January. US-China Tech Tensions: Washington is weighing curbs on Chinese AI models and lawmakers are pushing the GUARD Act to block Chinese humanoid and quadruped robots from critical infrastructure. AI Jobs and Training: In China’s vocational schools, job fears and AI demand are driving students toward short AI courses tied to industry connections. Semiconductor Power Shift: Memory chip makers CXMT and YMTC are gaining pricing power as AI infrastructure demand surges, with long-term CPU commitments reportedly locking in Chinese server buyers. South China Sea Diplomacy: ASEAN and China aim to wrap a South China Sea code of conduct by year-end, but experts warn legal and coverage disputes remain. Regional Security Flashpoints: China’s coast guard again used water cannons against Philippine vessels near Huangyan Dao, while China also hit back at EU sanctions with export controls on 14 European entities. Economy Watch: Fitch says export-facing sectors and AI-linked investment are cushioning weaker domestic demand as GDP grows 4.7% in H1. Disaster Update: A loess collapse in Shanxi killed five and injured three, as rescue teams recovered all eight trapped people.
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