AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoThree-Power Summit: Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are expected to meet in Shenzhen on Nov. 19 during APEC talks. Washington says nuclear arms and Iran could be discussed; Ukraine is not expected to be on the agenda, and officials have signaled no major deal is likely. Taiwan Tensions: Reports of more than 100 Chinese ships conducting unannounced exercises in the western Pacific and near Taiwan have heightened regional concern. Trade Talks: China and the US held their first Trade Council meeting, discussing tariffs, farm trade and reciprocal tariff cuts ahead of Trump and Xi’s meeting. No agreement was announced. Economic Policy: China’s central bank pledged stronger policy support and steps to boost domestic demand, citing weak demand and economic headwinds. Regional Ties: China and Thailand signaled plans to expand cooperation in investment, technology and clean energy. Separately, Malaysia says ASEAN and China have agreed on nearly 90% of a proposed South China Sea code of conduct, though sensitive issues remain. Chip Dispute: Scrutiny of Nvidia chip transfers to China is intensifying in Washington, but US intelligence has not established that businesswoman Alice Huang spied for Beijing.
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