AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSpace Milestone: A Pakistani astronaut is set to become the first foreign national aboard China’s space station, on a short-duration Shenzhou 24 mission under a bilateral agreement. Military Shake-up: China’s anti-corruption drive has swept through senior PLA ranks, with new theatre-command leaders emerging after three former chiefs were expelled. Regional Diplomacy: Beijing says it is discussing a possible Xi-Trump-Putin meeting on the sidelines of this month’s APEC summit; the three leaders’ interests remain sharply divided. Taiwan’s Pacific Ties: Taiwan will close its representative office in Papua New Guinea, blaming Chinese pressure after PNG moved to shut it. Philippines-China Tensions: Manila deported 115 Chinese nationals arrested in raids on suspected illegal offshore gaming hubs, while Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro accused Beijing of trying to silence officials who criticize its actions in disputed waters. Trade Frictions: Washington pressed Beijing to honor commitments on agricultural purchases and critical minerals, while China condemned new US sanctions on two Chinese companies.
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