AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSouth China Sea Tensions: The Philippines’ DFA rejected China’s claim of sovereign rights near Batanes after the PCG confronted a Chinese research vessel, saying the ship was doing unauthorized research in the Philippine EEZ. APEC Diplomacy: China said it’s ready for a fruitful APEC “China Year,” welcoming Vladimir Putin’s attendance in Shenzhen and leaving open whether leaders will meet on the sidelines. Uyghur Rights Row: China’s foreign ministry hit back at a US congressional push for Starbucks to close Xinjiang cafes, calling the claims fabricated and denying “genocide.” AI Safety Talks: The US proposed a China notification mechanism on AI after safety concerns, as both sides weigh how to compete without heavy restrictions. China-Latin America Image: A Latinobarómetro poll found China viewed more positively than the US across 17 Latin American countries. National Day Travel & Spending: Holiday policies and local incentives boosted consumption and travel, with more crowds and shopping activity across major cities. Lithium Boost: China expanded a Sichuan lithium resource base by about 70%, strengthening long-term battery supply. Cyber Espionage Warning: Britain’s MI5 warned that 100+ UK-linked academics helped China-linked research tied to state security capabilities.
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