AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Chips: Reuters reports DeepSeek is designing an in-house AI chip for inference, aiming to cut reliance on Nvidia and Huawei as China pushes more control over its compute stack. Defense & Security: China’s first submarine-launched long-range ballistic missile test since 2024 drew condemnation from Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the US, with regional allies calling it destabilizing. Territorial Dispute: The Philippines says its sovereignty over Batanes is “settled and not up for debate” after Chinese scholars’ claims linking the islands to China via Taiwan. Disaster Response: Typhoon Bavi heads for China’s east coast after deadly storms this week; meanwhile, drone-assisted rescues continue in Guangxi flood zones. Entertainment & Streaming: iQIYI says global viewership for its H1 2026 “long + short” mix surged 130% year-on-year, led by Chinese dramas and micro-dramas. Fashion & Culture: Longchamp names Yue Opera performer Chen Lijun as brand ambassador, while China’s Culture Festival 2026 plans opera film screenings in August-September. Industry Shock: A shoe factory fire in Fujian killed 28, with Xi Jinping ordering an all-out rescue and strict accountability.
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