AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCritical Minerals Diplomacy: US Sec. of State Marco Rubio warned that China dominates critical mineral supply chains and said Washington is expanding partnerships to cut dependence for advanced tech, defense, and clean energy. EU Tech Sovereignty: The EU plans to unveil a digital “technological sovereignty” push to reduce reliance on US and Asian tech providers. Real Estate Spillover: China’s property service firms are hit as homeowners fail to pay management fees amid the housing slump, worsening infrastructure and community upkeep. AI Funding & Talent Controls: DeepSeek is reportedly set for a major maiden fundraising round; meanwhile, reports say China is tightening travel rules for top AI researchers. Robotics Going Global: Chinese embodied AI firms showcased robots and overseas plans at Beyond Expo, but leaders cautioned that a sector-wide breakthrough is still years away. Shipping Deal: China’s Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding signed an order to build 12 VLCCs for Greece’s Dynacom. Energy Transition: A Chinese-invested waste-to-energy plant in Vietnam’s Hanoi is turning municipal waste into power, cutting pollution.
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