AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNepal Flood Response: Japan will send a seven-member expert team to Nepal to help identify bodies after the Aug. 26 mudslide and flooding that has killed more than 1,200 people and left thousands missing. China-ROK Tensions: China urged South Korea to uphold the one-China principle with concrete actions after Seoul’s Gwangju Biennale allowed Taiwan to participate under a designation Beijing says violates commitments. China-Economy Policy: China unveiled a 2026-2030 plan to boost small and medium-sized enterprises, targeting higher-quality growth, stronger innovation and a bigger “little giant” firm pipeline. China-Global Health Debate: A new analysis argues China should not be seen as a substitute for shrinking donor funding in global health, even as it has reasons to engage more in health governance. China-Egypt Ties: Xi’s recent Egypt visit is framed as a new chapter for cooperation, with observers pointing to expanded trade, investment and emerging tech links. Aviation Leasing in China: Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance will set up a direct aircraft engine leasing entity in China via Tianjin’s bonded zone, aiming to cut costs and keep assets onshore. South Korea Politics: Police seek to indict HYBE founder Bang Si-hyuk over alleged investor fraud tied to plans around a 2019 IPO. Business-Pharma: Cipla and China’s Qilu struck a US licensing deal for a biosimilar version of Merck’s Keytruda. Sports: China’s Li Yueru will miss the Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin after her passport was lost in the mail.
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