AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS-China AI Clash: Reuters reports Chinese military-linked researchers used OpenAI and Anthropic model outputs via “model distillation” to speed up defense AI development, escalating a new flashpoint over export controls and IP. Taiwan Drones Push: A US congresswoman urged Taiwan to quickly approve a bill funding locally produced drones, framing them as vital against China. Robots Go to Work: China is testing embodied AI in a “robot vocational school” in Hangzhou, using real-world scenarios to close the gap between lab demos and messy workplaces. London “Super Embassy” Update: UK’s High Court cleared the planning hurdle for a controversial Chinese embassy near the Tower of London, though residents vow to keep fighting. Cross-border Digital Yuan: China completed its first outbound e-CNY payment to Malaysia for durian imports, cutting settlement to about 30 minutes. EV Energy Shift: A Jefferies report says China’s EV boom displaced fossil fuel use, with oil displaced by EVs up 42% in H1 2026. Trade Revival in the Himalayas: India and China reopened the Nathu La border pass for commerce after a six-year pause, signaling recalibrated ties. Mining Crackdown Abroad: Nigeria’s court jailed two Chinese nationals for illegal mining and attempted mineral export.
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