AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS-China Summit: Xi Jinping told Washington the two countries should be “partners rather than rivals,” as the leaders meet on trade, AI, Taiwan and Iran; the US also extended the temporary trade truce by two months to Jan. 10, giving more time for talks. Trade & Markets: Investors are shifting from “China as one bet” toward selective winners in tech, advanced manufacturing and drugs, while China’s export momentum is still reshaping global supply chains. AI Race: The summit backdrop includes US proposals for an AI “notification mechanism” and fresh debate over who leads in AI computing and model development. Rare Earths: Reuters reports the US will still rely on China for rare earths well into the 2030s, underscoring how hard it is to replace Beijing’s supply chain. Europe’s Auto Shock: New data says Chinese brands are taking record share in Europe, especially hybrids, intensifying pressure on local automakers. Regional Diplomacy: China signals deeper ties with Sri Lanka and pushes political settlement of the Ukraine crisis at the UN. Business Links in Asia: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim met Li Qiang, while Malaysia Airlines signed MoUs with Huawei, Weixin Pay and TravelSky to deepen its China digital push. Local Life & Culture: China marked the farmers’ harvest festival amid record harvests, and holiday travel is set to surge with longer breaks for Mid-Autumn and National Day.
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