AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAsia Security: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that Washington seeks a “stable equilibrium” and “rightful alarm” over China’s military buildup, while stressing ties with Beijing are “better than they have been in many years” and urging allies to lift defense spending to 3.5% of GDP. U.S.-China Media Tensions: The Trump administration revoked the visa of a Xinhua journalist after Beijing ordered a New York Times reporter to leave, a fresh tit-for-tat that raises new questions about press access. Local Influence Worries in the U.S.: Former Arcadia, California mayor Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal Chinese government agent, renewing fears among some residents about scrutiny of Chinese and Asian Americans. EU Trade Pressure: China warned it will take “necessary” measures after the European Commission discussed tougher steps to shield industries from rising Chinese imports. Tech & Industry: JA Solar and Gold Stone said a HyperGen BC cell hit 28.2% efficiency, while China delivered its first LNG carrier using fully domestic cryogenic valves. Culture & Society: Six Chinese films will screen in Kathmandu under a Beijing Film Festival promotion, and a “Lose Fat, Gain Beef” campaign in Jiangsu is pushing healthier weight loss through exercise.
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