AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSouth China Sea: Manila says it will summon China’s ambassador after he said Beijing could “easily win” a conflict, despite insisting China wants peace. Beijing accused the Philippines of misrepresenting his remarks, as tensions over disputed waters persist. Trade and Investment: Xi used the Canton Fair’s opening to tout China’s commitment to openness. Goods trade rose 18.8% in the first nine months of 2026, while China’s foreign investment stock reached 26.8 trillion yuan in 2025, the world’s second-largest. China–North Korea: A long-delayed bridge over the Yalu River has opened, with Beijing saying it will boost trade and people-to-people ties. Energy: China’s energy-storage battery output jumped 110% in the first half of 2026; officials urged the fast-growing sector to focus on innovation and avoid cut-throat competition. Technology: Chinese researchers say a homegrown AI model helped prove a decades-old mathematical conjecture. Apple also says its AI features have won approval in China, with a test version due later this month. EU Ties: Beijing says it is ready to promote trade in dual-use goods with the EU and facilitate rare-earth export licences, seeking reciprocal progress on Chinese licensing cases.
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