AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHong Kong: Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to collude with foreign forces. Beijing defended the ruling and urged other governments to stop commenting on Hong Kong’s judicial affairs. Regional Diplomacy: Xi Jinping is expected to skip the ASEAN summit in Manila, with Premier Li Qiang likely to lead China’s delegation, though Manila says attendance is not yet confirmed. Trade: Shanghai’s China International Import Expo opened with a record 4,142 overseas exhibitors. At the event, Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang called for broader market access; separately, Beijing said it would buy more U.S. farm goods if both sides carry out agreed reciprocal tariff cuts. China’s Economy: Marriage registrations fell 9.8% in the first nine months of 2026, renewing concern about the country’s declining birth rate. Consumers are also prioritizing debt repayment over Singles’ Day shopping amid falling asset values. Technology and Industry: China has blocked SoftBank’s planned $5.4 billion purchase of ABB’s robotics unit, while about 600,000 Nvidia H200 chips reportedly remain in Hong Kong awaiting approval for shipment to the mainland.
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