AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoUS–South Korea Security: Trump ordered a “substantial” cut to joint drills with Seoul, citing cost and a “very good relationship” with Kim Jong-un, while South Korea said it expects North Korea–US leader ties to spur talks—yet critics warn readiness could suffer as Pyongyang’s threats grow. South China Sea: The Philippines flagged Scarborough Shoal as the last piece of China’s “iron triangle,” warning control could dominate the busiest sea lanes. China Economy: July data point to a deeper slowdown in the second half, with weaker retail and industrial momentum outside tech, pushing calls for more stimulus. China’s Legal Pushback: New rules are tightening the bind for foreign firms caught between Western sanctions and China’s own counter-extraterritorial framework. China in Europe (EVs): Chinese automakers are shifting from exporting to local production and service networks across Europe, despite EU duties. AI & Cyber: Zhipu’s GLM-5.3 claims strong bug-finding performance, highlighting fast-moving AI security competition. Market Watch (Korea): A leveraged ETF episode is blamed for amplifying retail-driven volatility, exposing regulatory gaps. Tech/Space: US and Japan launched a sensor payload on Japan’s QZS-7 to boost space surveillance over the Indo-Pacific.
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