AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUS-China Tech Tensions: A Reuters report says U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet China’s He Lifeng in New York to discuss AI, trade, and rare earths, with talks covering both open- and closed-weight AI models. AI Safety Flashpoint: CNN reports a U.S. military operation nearly escalated into conflict with China after an AI-generated intelligence report about a Chinese vessel’s cargo proved “entirely false.” Pharma Deal Rules: Reuters says the U.S. is drafting rules that could keep most pharma licensing deals with China possible, allowing investment in non-weaponizable drug work. China’s Biotech Push: China’s MIIT unveiled a 2026-2030 plan aiming for 25% of first-in-class drugs to originate in China and to grow biotech to a $522B powerhouse by 2030. Robo & Photonics Finance: RoboTechnik plans an $800M Hong Kong listing starting Sept 21, targeting equipment for silicon photonics and AI/data-center infrastructure. Auto Pressure in the US: Hyundai CEO Jose Munoz warns Chinese EVs could flood the U.S. like Europe unless safeguards are in place. Cybersecurity: A report warns U.S. export controls are pushing some cybersecurity work toward Chinese AI tools, with analysts citing worse outcomes. Trade & Fairs: China’s Canton Fair returns Oct 15-Nov 4 with 32,000+ exhibitors, highlighting AI and green products.
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