AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEU-China Trade Deadline: The EU has set October as a target to show results in rebalancing trade, with EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič warning China’s exports keep rising while Europe’s market share in China shrinks. US-China Tech & Security: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says China’s AI edge is America’s “biggest risk,” pushing G7 coordination beyond tariffs. Central Asia Energy Link: Gazprom boosted gas supplies to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan by nearly 70% in 2026, underscoring how energy ties keep shaping regional leverage. Mongolia Fuel Crunch: Mongolia faces petrol shortages after disruptions to Russian oil supply, leaving long queues and renewed energy-security worries. China Disaster Watch: Typhoon Saudel-linked landslides in eastern China killed six and left nine missing. Japan FX Pressure: Japan’s foreign reserves fell $79.6B in August after record yen support intervention. Korea Legal & Policing: South Korea says 110 foreign fugitives are hiding in the country, with Chinese nationals the largest group. Russia-North Korea Transport: Russia and North Korea opened their first road bridge across the Tumen River, deepening ties. China-ASEAN Logistics: China’s Pinglu river-to-sea canal is set to open Sept. 16, aiming to cut shipping distance and logistics costs to ASEAN.
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