AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI Security & Governance: China’s top spy chief Chen Yixin warned AI is becoming a new arena for strategic rivalry, flagging risks from deepfakes and “intelligent online armies” to threats to critical infrastructure and data leaks, as Beijing pushes for safeguards and international rules. AI Funding & Race: Z.AI launched a Hong Kong share placement and convertible bond sale to fund next-gen model R&D, while US officials and OpenAI leaders keep arguing AI pacing is about safety—not stopping—and that China could overtake the US if safeguards lag. Drones Tightened in Beijing: Beijing will ban drone possession, storage, and flights in city airspace from Nov. 15, with disposal or relocation required and subsidies offered. Space Computing Ecosystem: Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei and Xiong’an plan a cross-regional “space computing power” corridor linking satellite and supercomputing resources. Energy & Industry Links: Gotion High-Tech secured a 6GWh battery storage order for Saudi projects under a BOO model, while Nigeria moved to build a power equipment industrial park with TBEA to shift from imports to local manufacturing. Trade & Supply Chains: Reuters reports some firms are bringing manufacturing back after “China plus one” proved hard to replicate, citing skilled labor, supplier networks, and reliable power. EV Momentum: China’s August auto sales show BEVs dominating the top 10, with no petrol cars making the list.
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