AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSouth China Sea Tensions: China’s Foreign Ministry urged the Philippines to stop “provocations” after Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro read aloud a note rejecting the 2016 arbitration ruling, saying Beijing’s position is “clear and consistent” and calling the Unclos case a “distortion and abuse.” AI Clash With the US: China rejected US claims that Chinese AI firms used “model distillation” to steal American technology, calling it a normal industry practice and warning of “resolute countermeasures” if Washington suppresses Chinese companies. US Sanctions Cyber Scams: The US sanctioned the Chinese-language Xinbi Guarantee marketplace, alleging it enabled cyber scams and money laundering, and said it helped process over $24B in illicit transactions. Trade in Services Push: CIFTIS opened in Beijing with 1,800+ exhibitors from 90 regions, as Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang called services trade opening-up a “global necessity.” Humanoid Robotics Race: EV makers are pivoting into humanoid robots; XPeng’s IRON began production, while LimX Dynamics raised $200M to expand. Economy Watch: China’s August CPI rose to 0.8% and PPI to 3.8%, with food still dragging headline inflation.
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