AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS-China Reset Talk: As Xi opened his Beijing summit with Trump by asking whether the two sides can “escape” the Thucydides trap, the subtext across the week was clear: Washington and Beijing are trying to cool rivalry without pretending competition is gone. Global South Signal: Coverage from multiple angles says the Global South is watching for real cooperation, not just headlines. EU Supply-Chain Pressure: The EU’s industry chief urged firms to cut reliance on China-dominated supply chains, pushing diversification as “economic security.” APEC Push: China used the APEC trade ministers’ meeting in Suzhou to sell “high-standard opening-up,” with focus on digital and green growth. China Crackdown on Capital Outflows: China’s regulator launched a two-year crackdown on illegal cross-border securities trading, targeting brokers including Futu, Tiger Brokers and Longbridge. Energy Stress at Home: Chinese refining rates plunged to record lows as domestic fuel pricing squeezes refiners—while EV charging queues in Ethiopia show how fuel shocks are accelerating electrification.
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