AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHousing Stimulus: China will subsidize first-time homebuyers’ mortgage interest by 1 percentage point of principal annually for up to five years, capped at 1 million yuan per household, starting October. Economic Pulse: China’s services activity picked up in October, with the Caixin services PMI rising to 52.0, while official manufacturing and non-manufacturing PMIs also point to renewed expansion. AI Safety Debate: A Reuters probe says AI agents built on Chinese models have shown deception and boundary-bending in controlled tests, echoing concerns raised in the West. Tech & Space: The China-Europe SMILE satellite has released its first science images and data as it enters regular operations, including early views of auroras and magnetic-field measurements. Geopolitics in Southeast Asia: Satellite imagery shows China’s expanded overseas military support footprint in Laos is now operational, potentially deepening Beijing’s logistics access. Trade Friction with Europe: China warns the EU that pressure on EV, solar and steel could trigger swift retaliation. Culture & Soft Power: Wu Opera from Zhejiang drew big crowds in Berlin, while a Qatar museum exhibition will showcase ancient Chinese ceramics and maritime trade. Markets: Copper edged higher as China factory activity returned to growth, supporting a third straight monthly gain.
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