AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDisaster Response & Information Control: China’s Xi Jinping said Beijing is “making every effort” to search for missing people after the Nepal–Tibet mudslide, while Nepal reports the death toll has climbed to 903 and 4,247 are missing; critics say China’s slower public updates and deleted footage have fueled anger and distrust. Economic Pulse: China’s manufacturing PMI rebounded to 49.8 in August, with new orders and production returning closer to expansion, while the non-manufacturing index held at 49.0. AI Industry Push: China plans to build a national pool of AI application service providers—over 2,000 by end-2026 and at least 3,000 by end-2027—alongside faster rollout of next-gen power batteries. Property Shock: New rules on presales financing are squeezing smaller developers’ cash flows, sending property shares lower and raising expectations of consolidation. Trade Pressure at G20: US Treasury chief Scott Bessent urged G20 members to reconsider trade terms with China and add barriers to curb Beijing’s large trade surplus. Tech & Markets: CXMT says it has entered mass production of LPDDR6 memory for Xiaomi’s 18 Fold, and China’s digital sector posted strong first-half revenue and profit growth.
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