AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoJapan-WWII Commemoration Tensions: Japan marked the 81st anniversary of its WWII surrender as Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited the Yasukuni Shrine, while Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stayed away—an act that China and South Korea routinely condemn as glorifying militarism. China’s Counter-Narrative: China’s defence ministry warned against “neo-militarism” as Tokyo seeks a record defence budget, tying the anniversary to broader regional security concerns. South Korea-North Korea: President Lee Jae Myung urged talks to replace the armistice with a “peace regime,” calling for safeguards to prevent escalation and dialogue to curb North Korea’s nuclear capabilities. Philippines-South China Sea Energy: Marcos said talks with China on possible joint oil and gas exploration are moving forward, with no special arrangement for resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre. AI and Tech: Apple is reportedly training a China-specific AI model with Alibaba’s help, while Europe debates whether open-weight Chinese AI boosts sovereignty or deepens dependencies. Token Economy: Guangdong launched its first “token loan” product to support China’s token economy. Flooding Shock: Record rain in Japan killed at least eight and stranded thousands, including at Narita.
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