AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS-China Tech Friction: The Pentagon updated its list of Chinese firms it says aid China’s military, adding Alibaba, Baidu and BYD, a move that could further inflame tensions after recent Trump-Xi diplomacy. China-North Korea Pivot: Xi Jinping wrapped up a two-day state visit to Pyongyang, pledging deeper China–DPRK ties and strategic communication as both sides stress “new era” cooperation. AI Buildout Push: China’s exports kept beating forecasts in May, with surging shipments tied to the global AI investment boom, while Bloomberg reports a massive $295B plan for nationwide AI data centers. Trade and Industry Signals: China’s passenger-vehicle market stayed weak in May, with retail sales down sharply year-on-year, even as exports and new-energy vehicles helped offset domestic pressure. Pharma Expansion: Guangzhou Pharma is expanding into Central Asia through multiple partnerships, including local production and supply-chain deals. Energy and Shipping: Russian Urals crude has flipped to a discount in Asia as Chinese and Indian buyers pull back, reflecting shifting refinery demand. UK Embassy Spying Fears: A secret camera was found in Whitehall offices tied to approval of China’s London mega-embassy, renewing espionage concerns. China–Pakistan Research: A Pakistan-China joint research centre opened at Shenyang University of Chemical Technology, aiming to boost science, talent and people-to-people links.
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