AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAPEC Diplomacy: With his party’s midterm defeat weakening his domestic position, Donald Trump is expected at the Nov. 18–19 APEC summit in Shenzhen, where a meeting with China’s Xi Jinping—and possibly Russia’s Vladimir Putin—is under discussion. US and Chinese defence officials have meanwhile agreed to advance communication measures to reduce risks. Taiwan’s APEC Status: Taipei is urging Beijing to follow forum protocol, saying it received its summit invitation by email while other members got theirs through official envoys. Regional Business: Malaysia says it has attracted 12 events relocated from West Asia, with an estimated RM143 million in economic impact across 2026 and 2027. Energy and Jobs: An ILO brief warns the West Asia crisis could speed Asia-Pacific’s shift from imported fossil fuels, creating jobs while displacing workers and requiring stronger skills and social protections. China’s Regional Push: China Telecom launched an Asia-Pacific collaboration initiative in Bangkok, partnering with regional operators and technology firms on digital infrastructure and AI services.
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