AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLong-Duration Storage Push: HiTHIUM unveiled an 8-hour long-duration energy storage system at SNEC 2026, pitching its 6.9MWh ∞Power BESS for up to 25 years as grids seek longer backup for higher renewables. Solar-to-Batteries Shift: China’s biggest solar makers are ramping battery output as PV margins sag, with JinkoSolar and JA Solar expanding storage capacity to ride demand for renewable intermittency management. Energy Infrastructure for Data Growth: ENERtec Asia 2026 in Kuala Lumpur put energy storage and grid modernisation front and center as AI and data centres accelerate Southeast Asia’s power needs. Industrial Logistics Recovery: China’s logistics market index rose to 50.3% in May, with industrial demand and new orders improving for a return to expansion. Shipping Tech & AI: Tianjin’s shipping expo highlighted AI for smarter ports and logistics operations, reflecting how automation and digital tools are reshaping maritime supply chains. Trade Friction: China’s business community, via CCPIT, opposed proposed U.S. forced-labor-related tariffs, warning they breach multilateral rules and could destabilize global supply chains. Geopolitics: Xi Jinping will visit North Korea June 8-9, signaling Beijing’s push to deepen ties as Pyongyang leans further toward Russia. Aviation & Tourism Links: Vietnam–China aviation and tourism connectivity talks in Shanghai aimed to unlock new cooperation across routes, travel, and investment.
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