AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGrowth and Trade: China’s economy grew 4.6% in the first nine months of 2026, with high-end manufacturing, digital services and other new drivers accounting for more than 40% of growth. September exports surged 36.3% year on year, even as weak household demand remains a drag. AI and Manufacturing: Beijing is pushing AI deeper into factories and has created a state-owned data group to develop digital resources. Officials say the data industry is worth more than 6 trillion yuan, while technology guidelines aim to speed the path from research to commercial products. Energy and Materials: Power use rose 3.9% in January–September, led by EV charging and data services, intensifying pressure on the grid as renewables expand. China’s carbon market has passed 1 billion tonnes in cumulative trading; meanwhile, proposed export controls on solar technologies and restrictions on tunnel-boring machinery could reshape overseas supply chains. Electric Vehicles: BYD launched its second-generation Seagull in China, with trade-in prices from 62,900 yuan and a claimed range of up to 420 km, sharpening competition in the affordable EV market.
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