AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChina-Philippines Tensions: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. plans to summon China’s ambassador after the envoy said Beijing could easily win a conflict, though it would not use force. Manila called the remarks threatening; Beijing accused it of misrepresenting them. Border Trade: China and North Korea opened a long-delayed bridge across the Yalu River, aiming to ease travel and expand trade between the neighbours. Skills and Jobs: Malaysia says vocational ties with China have secured 7,625 training placements for 2024 and 2026, with new programs targeting AI, robotics and semiconductors. South Korea’s manufacturing employment rose for the first time in 27 months, even as youth jobs remained weak. Regional Security: Japan’s government approved a bill allowing police to remotely analyze devices linked to serious crimes. North Korea also tested submarine-launched cruise missiles, while Japan prepares a major review of its defence policy. China’s Economy: Chinese exports are surging, pushing the trade surplus toward a record, while September data showed a widening gap between broad and narrow money supply measures.
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