AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChina Focus: Xi Jinping marked the CPC’s 105th anniversary by pledging a stronger, modernised military and a renewed push to stamp out corruption. Ethnic Affairs: China’s Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law took effect, aiming to strengthen “community” across 56 groups—while drawing fresh international unease, including from Taiwan. Taiwan Strait Politics: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said international support and Taiwan’s global participation are key to countering the new law. North Korea-China Ties: Kim Jong Un sent Xi a message vowing to deepen relations, calling recent summit talks “historic.” Japan Travel & Economy: Japan’s land prices rose 2.9% in 2026 for a fifth straight year, with tourism hotspots driving steep gains. Japan Security/Health: Japan reported about 91,105 atomic bomb survivors, down sharply year-on-year. ASEAN/Myanmar: The Philippines renewed calls for Myanmar to release Aung San Suu Kyi after reports the junta rejected an ASEAN envoy meeting. Japan Incident: A bear hit a bullet train in Akita, briefly disrupting services, as Japan launches a nationwide bear survey. Korea Economy: South Korea’s exports topped $100bn in June for the first time, powered by semiconductor demand. EU-China Trade: The EU rolled out new steel rules and a €3 customs duty on small parcels to curb low-value imports. China Tech/Business: China tightened rules on overseas investment, raising concerns for foreign firms and tech access.
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