AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBRICS Watch: Xi Jinping landed in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS summit, with Modi talks expected to focus on border “communication” and an “early and substantial harvest,” as wars and energy stress the bloc. China-India Trade Reality: India’s trade snapshot shows China remains a core industrial supplier—98.5% of India’s imports from China are industrial products—while the deficit keeps widening. U.S.-China Auto Clash: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pressed Ford to cut tech ties with Chinese battery partner CATL, while Trump signaled he may allow Chinese automakers to build in the U.S. if they hire Americans (but not ship from Mexico). Solar & Standards: MIIT issued five mandatory solar PV standards for 2027 rollout, tightening efficiency, safety, testing and labeling rules. AI for Industry & Jobs: China’s universities are rolling out AI “micro-majors,” and AI tools are reshaping trading research and investment workflows. Energy & Power: China’s coal share still dominates electricity generation, even as global reliability and price concerns rise. Global Security Tech: U.S. officials linked Chinese commercial satellite imagery to an Iran drone attack on a Jordan base, escalating scrutiny of China’s space services. Mining & Supply Chains: Zimbabwe court heard a case over alleged 720 tonnes of lithium smuggling tied to Chinese-linked operations.
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