AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoJordan-China Diplomacy: King Abdullah II begins a Beijing visit to meet Xi Jinping, aiming to deepen cooperation and coordinate on the Palestinian issue while reaffirming the One-China principle. Taiwan Strait Tensions: Taiwan plans a 16% defense budget increase for 2027, framing it as “investment in peace” amid rising pressure from China. AI & Chips in Hong Kong: Ingenic launches an IPO to raise up to HK$3.22B, while Biren forecasts a massive revenue surge on booming AI hardware demand. Markets Watch: China and Hong Kong shares rally on a tech rebound as chipmakers jump, with investors awaiting key economic data. Energy Security Lesson: A report says China weathered the Hormuz oil shock better than many peers by cutting imports, boosting domestic supply, and leaning on reserves. Autonomous Driving in Europe: Momenta gains momentum after Germany approvals, and Pony.ai expands robotaxi plans with Uber. Party Messaging: Xi marks Jiang Zemin’s centenary, urging learning from his “political conviction,” while also calling for stronger disaster prevention after deadly floods. Tech for Rare Earths: China reports progress in rare-earth detection, improving trace impurity measurement for quality control. Food Culture: China’s burger boom heats up as delivery and smaller households drive competition from chains like Pizza Hut.
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