AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-China Tech Friction: The Pentagon added major Chinese firms including Alibaba, Baidu and BYD to a military-linked blacklist, a move that could block U.S. defense contracts and widen investor jitters. AI Race & Policy: A U.S. national-security memo pushes faster government adoption of frontier AI while stressing protection against foreign theft and manipulation. Trade Watch: China’s exports jumped 19.4% in May, powered by semiconductors, autos and AI-linked tech, while imports rose 27.4% and the trade surplus widened. Cross-Strait Tensions: Taiwan staged a coastal defense drill simulating destruction of an invading Chinese amphibious force, reflecting tighter, more realistic readiness training. Tech for Daily Life: Shanghai’s wind-powered underwater datacentre began operations, aiming to cut energy use and water demand for AI infrastructure. Arts & Culture: CCTV-8 and Tencent Video started airing “Wonder Wall,” a drama about an ordinary couple whose hidden cash sparks desire and moral tests. People-to-People: The US-China Sister Cities Summit in San Francisco renewed city-level cooperation on green development, culture and education.
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