AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNorth Korea-U.S.-China Triangle: Xi Jinping says China will “upgrade” ties with North Korea and oppose hegemony and any push to revive militarism, as Kim Yo Jong reiterates Pyongyang’s nuclear status is “absolutely non-negotiable” ahead of Xi’s rare visit. Taiwan Strait Tensions: Taiwan’s coast guard says it deployed vessels to respond to a Chinese “law enforcement operation” east of the island, after Japan-Philippines maritime talks drew Beijing’s ire. ASEAN-Russia Diplomacy: Russia’s foreign minister says Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is expected to meet Putin at the ASEAN-Russia summit in Kazan, though Manila has not confirmed attendance. Japan-Philippines Security Spillover: Japan has sounded out South Korea on talks to lift Fukushima seafood curbs, aiming to reassure Seoul amid cautious public opinion. Korea Politics & Markets: South Koreans protest ballot shortages demanding election reruns, while the won hits a 17-year low, prompting vows to crack down on FX speculation. China Economy & Work: Blue-collar wage growth in China is outpacing white-collar pay for six straight years, even as AI anxiety and job-market strain linger.
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