AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPhilippines–China Tensions: Manila summoned Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan over remarks suggesting China could easily defeat the Philippines by force. Senators are weighing a resolution censuring him, while Beijing says it wants dialogue. Japan’s History and Fiscal Debate: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s offering to the Yasukuni Shrine drew a formal protest from China. Separately, she left open issuing bonds to fund planned tax cuts, raising concerns over Japan’s heavy public debt. Central Asia Diplomacy: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Central Asian counterparts in Uzbekistan to promote trade, investment and security ties, as Washington competes for influence with China and Russia. SCO Summit: Leaders and ministers, including India’s defence minister and Pakistan’s deputy prime minister, gathered in Dushanbe for talks on regional trade, connectivity and cooperation. China’s Economy: Growth accelerated to 4.5% in the third quarter, powered by exports, while weak domestic demand remains a challenge.
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