AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoChina’s Purge: Beijing says it has eliminated “serious hidden dangers” after expelling a record 33 senior party and military figures, including former top general Zhang Youxia. Regional Security: Malaysia received its first South Korean-made FA-50M fighter, part of an 18-jet order. North Korea also launched missiles, prompting security talks among South Korea, the U.S. and Japan. Cybercrime: Investigators linked a record $6.3 billion Binance hack to North Korean hackers; the exchange says it has frozen about half the stolen funds. Supply Chains: Japan’s Murata plans to invest $6.3 billion in AI-related component production, while Sojitz will source rare-earth yttrium from Malaysia to reduce reliance on China. Toyota and Waymo plan to launch robotaxis in Japan in 2027. China’s Economy: Services spending is outpacing goods sales, while regulators signal support for growth and capital markets amid a sharp tech-stock selloff. Taiwan: Taiwanese community leaders in Australia say fear of Chinese retaliation is discouraging public support for Taiwan, an issue raised in a Senate inquiry into foreign interference.
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