AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPacific Security: China’s submarine-launched missile test in the South Pacific has drawn sharp pushback from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and others, with leaders calling it destabilising and warning against “over-interpreting” Beijing’s intent. Disaster Response: Extreme weather across China is escalating—tornadoes in Hubei killed at least 11, while a Gansu landslide buried 33 with 5 dead so far as rescue teams work under heightened risk of secondary disasters. China’s AI Controls: Beijing is reportedly holding talks with major tech firms about limiting overseas access to its most advanced AI models, including new measures to treat AI theft or leaks as offences. Local Finance: China’s local governments sold a record $818bn in bonds in the first half, but new bond issuance fell as fiscal strains and project pacing shift. Regional Mobility: South Korea launched a more flexible digital nomad visa, easing income rules and extending stay to three years. ASEAN-Russia: ASEAN leaders used the Russia summit to stress strategic autonomy and back a multipolar, rules-based order. Business & Tech: China’s Conba secured rights in China for Tris Pharma’s experimental painkiller, while auto parts makers pivot to cost-saving tech as raw material and price-war pressures bite.
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