AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBRICS Security Diplomacy: Chinese FM Wang Yi is set to attend BRICS national security advisers talks in India on June 22-23, signaling Beijing’s push to shape security discussions ahead of the BRICS summit. Tech-Finance Push: China’s securities regulator will back listings for unprofitable AI startups on the STAR Market and expand yuan foreign-exchange futures pilots, aiming to steer capital toward “future industries.” Wealth Flows: UBS says demand for family trust tools among China’s ultra-rich is surging, while offshore wealth is shifting toward Singapore and the Middle East. BRICS Development Lending: South Africa secured a $1bn BRICS bank loan for urban infrastructure upgrades across eight metros, targeting water, sanitation, power and waste systems. Transnational Repression in Focus: A UK court jailed a former border officer and a Hong Kong trade official for spying on pro-democracy dissidents for Beijing, in a landmark case. Global AI Business Ties: Bloomberg reports ByteDance is a major Microsoft AI customer, buying OpenAI models via Azure despite US-China restrictions. Culture & Soft Power: Mozambique’s Confucius Institute marked the Dragon Boat Festival with zongzi-making and other cultural activities.
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