AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOutbound Investment Rules: China’s State Council regulation on outbound investment took effect July 1, replacing a patchwork of departmental rules with one unified framework for 50,000+ overseas enterprises, aiming to streamline compliance while tightening risk prevention. Photonics Funding: Shaanxi Photonics Pioneer Institute completed a new funding round, backing its “1+N” pilot-manufacturing platform for VCSEL and silicon photonics to accelerate commercialization in the Xi’an cluster. AI Diplomacy & Taiwan: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi told US Secretary of State Rubio that ties “require action,” while warning on Taiwan amid ongoing tech and trade frictions. Space for the Public: China’s commercial offshore launch base in Haiyang, Shandong, is turning rocket viewing into a summer tourism draw after years of sea-based launches. EV Export Momentum: Chery exported 191,062 vehicles in June (+79.7% YoY), with NEVs up sharply, as Chinese automakers push toward a 2026 export surge. EU Chip Anxiety: An EU-funded report warns Europe faces a “bleak future” for semiconductors due to Chinese export controls, US tech dependence, and possible ASML-related disruptions. Smart Agriculture: Xinjiang’s smart plant factory in Kuqa is using hydroponics plus automated environmental control to grow leafy greens and create local jobs. Cyber Risk Watch: A UN AI panel says AI is advancing faster than science and regulation, with no assurance it can be prevented from causing harm.
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