AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoEU-China Trade Tensions: France and Germany plan a Franco-German roadmap by September to push the EU to move faster on investigations and tools to curb what they call China’s unfair trade practices, citing chemicals, machine tools and autos. DeepSeek Fundraising: China’s DeepSeek is seeking a new round at about a $74bn valuation ahead of a potential onshore IPO, underscoring how fast AI competition is driving up capital and compute needs. AI Emotional Rules: New Chinese regulations targeting “emotional dependence” have forced major chatbots to remove companion features, leaving users posting goodbye messages. Battery Policy Shift: China signals the next EV battery race by ending a long lithium-ion tax exemption (2% from Sept 1, 2026) while keeping sodium-ion and solid-state batteries tax-free through 2028. British Steel Fallout: Jingye Group demands compensation after the UK nationalized British Steel, while China warns it will protect investor rights. WAIC on AI for Industry: Coverage from Shanghai highlights AI adoption beyond big cities, including rural delivery and AI-driven productivity pilots. Packaging & Manufacturing: New expo reporting spotlights demand for faster changeovers, better print consistency and smarter corrugator and flexo systems from Chinese suppliers.
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