AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoChina-Russia Nuclear Push: After Xi met Putin in Beijing, both sides pledged to deepen civilian nuclear cooperation, including “package agreements” for new power plants and work on fusion, fast reactors, and closed fuel cycles. Diplomatic Friction: In Nepal’s new ambassador scramble, posts remain vacant in 17 countries—including India and China—raising doubts over when key diplomatic visits can proceed. India R&D Crunch: A Niti Aayog panel says India’s R&D spending stays around 0.6–0.7% of GDP (vs China/US much higher) and urges 50+ fixes as grant competition tightens. Electronics Pressure: China’s new supply-chain curbs are worrying India’s electronics hub ambitions, with industry asking for relief. Tech & Markets: Tesla rolled out FSD “Supervised” in China, while Japan’s exports rose for an eighth straight month despite Iran-linked supply disruptions. Security Watch: Taiwan reported 7 Chinese aircraft sorties and 7 vessels near its waters, as tensions over “independence by force” continue.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.