AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSouth China Sea Tensions: Philippines’ National Maritime Council says Chinese MSR vessels—including Shi Yan 1, Jia Geng, Zhuhaiyun and Xiangyanghong 33—were spotted near areas off Luzon and around Pag-asa Sandy Cays, with officials calling the activity illegal under UNCLOS and saying foreign research needs coastal-state permission. Maritime Standoff: The Philippine Coast Guard also confronted a China Coast Guard ship (4305) inside the Philippines’ EEZ off Zambales, issuing repeated radio challenges as the vessel ignored calls. US-China Trade Mood: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called the recent Trump-Xi summit “encouraging,” hoping it cools trade-war pressure and boosts cooperation, though details remain thin. FX Pressure: MUFG flagged the Philippine peso as Asia’s worst performer since late February, down 6.6% versus the dollar amid Iran-linked geopolitical stress and higher rates. Weather Fallout in China: Heavy rains and flooding killed at least 18 people across multiple provinces, with schools and transport disrupted. Russia-China Pivot: Putin hailed ties with Xi as “stabilizing” ahead of talks in Beijing, with energy deals expected to top the agenda.
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