AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPhilippines–China Tensions: The Philippine Coast Guard kept shadowing a Chinese research vessel near the Luzon Strait, accusing it of ignoring radio challenges and spoofing its AIS while China coast guards escorted it toward the outer EEZ. US–China Tech Clash: A U.S. arrest targets alleged smuggling of $300M+ in export-controlled Nvidia-chip servers into China via Malaysia and Singapore, as lawmakers also press frontier AI firms to disclose any Chinese attempts to obtain model weights. China–US Diplomacy: Xi and Trump reaffirmed the strategic value of ties after Xi’s U.S. state visit, with Beijing framing the outcome as a new milestone for cooperation. Energy & Industry: China connected its first 100-MW compressed CO2 energy storage project to the grid in Xinjiang, while researchers reported a new lithium battery cathode strategy aimed at faster charging and better low-temperature performance. Trade & Politics: The U.S. filed antidumping/countervailing duty petitions on certain amine compounds from China, alleging dumping margins up to 476%. Local Governance & Business: Nike reported a steep 26% Greater China revenue drop and announced further restructuring as it rolls out its “Pace” plan.
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