AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoChina-Philippines Tensions: Manila officials condemned Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan’s remark that China could “easily win” a military clash, calling it a threat and urging an apology; Beijing said his comments were misinterpreted. President Ferdinand Marcos plans to summon the envoy. Regional Haze: Malaysia’s Johor state has urged ASEAN to hold an emergency meeting as fires in Indonesia raise cross-border haze risks; several areas recorded unhealthy air, with readings reaching very unhealthy levels. ASEAN Digital Economy: ASEAN expects to sign a region-wide digital economy agreement at its November summit, aiming to grow the bloc’s digital economy from $300 billion in 2025 to $2 trillion by 2030. China Technology Controls: Beijing proposed export controls on 40 technologies spanning AI, biomedicine and solar manufacturing, including 14 proposed bans. China-North Korea Trade: The two countries opened a long-delayed border bridge over the Yalu River, a new link intended to support trade.
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