AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoChina Economy & Markets: Industrial output rose just 4.5% in July and retail sales lagged, while unemployment ticked up to 5.2%, adding pressure for more support as domestic demand and property remain weak. Policy & Housing: China will revise housing provident fund rules from Sept. 20, expanding withdrawal uses (including rent and home renovations), easing procedures, and broadening investment channels. Digital Currency: The PBOC expanded digital yuan operators to 30 banks to widen access and move from pilot to broader use. Tech & Business: Baidu missed revenue estimates as ad demand stayed soft; Pony.ai said its overseas robotaxi pipeline topped 4,000 vehicles; Hisense reshuffled its aircon unit leadership after profit fell. Global Trade & Diplomacy: China urged the U.S.-Philippines cooperation not to target third parties, and said it opposes overstretching “national security” to curb education research ties with China. Industry & Culture: China’s burger boom keeps accelerating, while Zhu Rongji’s cremation drew top-party tributes in Beijing.
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