AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoParty-State Update: Xi Jinping told the Communist Party to keep pace with “changing circumstances” while safeguarding gains, pointing to slower growth, demographic decline, tech curbs, U.S. trade turbulence, and Taiwan tensions. Markets & Industry: China’s June manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3 and services PMI to 50.2, signaling expansion and lifting tech shares as investors looked for momentum. Trade & Regulation: The EU ended duty-free entry for low-value parcels under €150 from July 1, pushing Chinese cross-border sellers toward localized fulfillment. Tech & Security: U.S. lobbying firms are cutting ties with Chinese tech giants ahead of new Pentagon-related restrictions. Energy & Supply Chains: China launched a sea-river intermodal zero-carbon shipping route using a pure electric container vessel, aiming to cut fuel use and emissions. Geopolitics: Taiwan reported 13 PLA sorties and multiple vessels around the island. Biotech: Samsung Bioepis opened its first overseas R&D office in Beijing to accelerate drug discovery. Legal/Compliance: China arrested two Fuji Electric employees over alleged rare-earth-related smuggling attempts. Global Finance: The UN General Assembly changed a budget rule to stop member states from demanding return of unspent funds before paying dues.
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