AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoZhu Rongji’s Death: China’s former premier Zhu Rongji, a key architect of 1990s economic reforms and WTO entry, died in Beijing at 98, prompting condolences and tributes from leaders including Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim. Taiwan Tensions: Taiwan condemned a planned China-Indonesia navy drill east of the island, saying it aims to create a “false impression” of jurisdiction over surrounding waters. Cybersecurity: A report says suspected China-linked hackers used open-source AI agents to breach Taiwanese government systems in a coordinated, largely autonomous campaign. Tech Watch: Tencent’s Q2 profit rose only 0.7% year-on-year as AI spending surged, even as revenue grew 11%. Auto Exports & Demand: China’s auto export surge continues, with industry debate over when growth may peak; meanwhile July NEV wholesale sales jumped 23% as purchase-tax cuts and trade-in support keep demand strong. Rare Earth Supply: China is expanding the Bayan Obo rare earth mine in Inner Mongolia to boost processing capacity, underscoring Beijing’s push to secure critical minerals. Space: China’s Long March 7A rocket failed 85 seconds after launch, destroying the Zhongxing-4B satellite.
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