AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoTrade: China’s September exports surged 36.3% year on year, lifting the monthly surplus to $133.5 billion and putting the annual total on course to top 2025’s record. The swelling surplus is likely to sharpen trade tensions with major partners. Solar Industry: Five leading Chinese solar makers shed 40,589 jobs in 2025, a 21% workforce cut, as overcapacity keeps manufacturers in the red despite strong global demand. China–North Korea: A long-delayed four-lane bridge over the Yalu River is due to open Thursday, potentially boosting trade between China and its isolated neighbour. Policing: Malaysia says it will study China’s use of CCTV and facial recognition in high-risk areas as it explores crime-fighting cooperation with Beijing. Beijing Governance: The capital’s 12345 hotline lets foreign residents report everyday problems; official figures say the service has handled about 200 million public appeals since 2019, with resolution and satisfaction rates above 97%. Middle East: Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a UAE envoy that China would work toward a comprehensive ceasefire and renewed negotiations.
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