AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoUS-China Summit: Trump and Xi kicked off their Beijing talks with big smiles and bigger symbolism at the Great Hall of the People, as Trump promised the relationship will be “better than ever” and Xi urged “partners, not rivals,” with trade, AI chips, Taiwan, and the Iran crisis all hanging over the agenda. Tech & Deals: Trump brought a heavyweight business entourage—Musk and Nvidia’s Huang among them—while Boeing’s CEO pushed a major China jet order as a potential summit win. Flashpoint: Iran & Shipping: With the Strait of Hormuz still a pressure point, both sides are expected to test whether diplomacy can cool the war enough to reopen routes and reduce global economic strain. Markets Watch: Australia’s ASX looked set for a softer open after a banking-led slide, with Commonwealth Bank hit hardest, while Wall Street’s AI and semiconductor rally kept global sentiment mixed. Human Rights: As Trump meets Xi, Uyghur family advocate Ziba Murat and other political-prisoner cases are being framed as a priority to raise directly with Beijing.
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