AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPhilippines Ties: Philippine business and labor groups urged stronger trade with China while insisting sovereignty must be protected. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro separately rejected Beijing’s call to restrain Filipino officials criticizing its actions in disputed waters. Trade Talks: China and US officials discussed carrying out their leaders’ agreements, as Washington pressed Beijing to deliver on rare-earth and agricultural commitments. Beijing raised concerns about US trade restrictions ahead of expected Trump-Xi meetings. Party and Military: Xi Jinping cast a ballot in Beijing’s local legislative election. Meanwhile, China’s anti-corruption drive has swept up senior military figures, with new theatre-command leaders emerging to fill vacancies. Economy: China’s foreign-exchange reserves rose $4.9 billion in October to $3.405 trillion. The central bank also extended its gold-buying streak to 24 months. Trade and Technology: The Shanghai import expo has drawn exhibitors from 162 countries and regions, as Chinese companies promote advanced manufacturing and AI-powered exports. Space Cooperation: A Pakistani astronaut is set to fly to China’s Tiangong space station on the Shenzhou-24 mission, which would be the first Chinese crewed flight to include a foreign astronaut.
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