AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTaiwan-China Tensions: Taiwan fired 32 U.S.-supplied HIMARS rockets westward in a first-of-its-kind live-fire drill, testing “shoot-and-scoot” tactics as Beijing condemned it as provocation. Philippines-China Row: Manila hit back after China sanctioned Defense chief Gilberto Teodoro Jr., calling it an “unfriendly act” tied to West Philippine Sea actions and alleged Chinese-linked illegal activities. China-US Tech Friction: China said it’s “strongly dissatisfied” with the Pentagon’s latest blacklist of Chinese firms, including Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and solar makers, warning of retaliation. China Security Case: China arrested U.S. scholar Min Zin over alleged spying, drawing fresh diplomatic concern as he was reportedly in Yunnan near Myanmar. Trade & Food Safety: China rejected Indian dried chilli shipments over pesticide residue, raising fears of tighter checks on Indian exports. Logistics & Trade: China’s ports dominated global efficiency rankings, while China’s e-commerce logistics index kept rising in May. Japan Diplomacy: Japan PM Takaichi begins a UK-Italy-France trip ahead of her first G7 summit, pushing energy security and critical-mineral resilience. Sports: South Korea opened the World Cup with a comeback win over Czechia; in volleyball, Chinese Taipei reached the AVC Women’s Cup final after stunning Kazakhstan.
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