AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-China Tech Tensions: The U.S. clarified export rules to block advanced AI chips reaching Chinese firms via overseas subsidiaries, tightening the squeeze on China’s AI hardware supply. AI and Industry Deals: Haisco signed a $3B R&D deal with Eli Lilly, while Hec Technology landed a second massive AI computing services order in a month—signals of China’s push to scale high-end biotech and compute. Capital Markets Push: Zhipu AI plans a Shanghai STAR listing, and humanoid robot maker Unitree cleared the STAR hurdle, as Beijing accelerates tech IPOs. Security Flashpoint: China’s Coast Guard carried out “law enforcement” patrols east of Taiwan amid Japan-Philippines maritime boundary talks, with Taiwan disputing the move. Trade and Subsidies: An OECD report says Chinese firms gained overseas market share as they received far more state subsidies than rivals. Consumer Economy: A Reuters look at China’s “companionship economy” puts paid social services—like “climbing buddies”—at about $7.4B. Culture and Soft Power: “Reel China” debuted in South Africa, using film to deepen China-Africa people-to-people ties.
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