AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoU.S.-China Tech & Security Clash: The Pentagon added Alibaba, BYD and Baidu to its “Chinese military companies” list, a move that could block them from U.S. defense work and further inflame tensions. AI Chip Export Pressure: U.S. senators urged tighter rules for contract chipmakers to stop advanced AI chips reaching Chinese firms’ overseas units, warning of loopholes around custom orders. China’s Export Engine: China’s May exports jumped 19.4% year-on-year, led by chips, autos and other high-tech goods tied to the AI boom, while imports rose 27.4%. Yuan Moves: The yuan strengthened to 6.8147 per dollar as the central parity rate rose. China-North Korea Pivot: Xi Jinping met Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, pledging deeper cooperation across politics, economy and culture, with both sides stressing the “One China” principle. Energy Watch: Asia’s LNG demand is slowly recovering as China returns to larger purchases after the Iran shock, helping stabilize prices. Green Tech Infrastructure: Shanghai began operating a wind-powered underwater datacentre aimed at cutting power use and water demand for AI. Finance in Hong Kong: China’s finance ministry plans to issue 15 billion yuan of renminbi treasury bonds in Hong Kong on June 16.
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