AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTyphoon Dolphin: China issued a red alert as the storm made landfall near Yuhuan in Zhejiang, with winds over 150 km/h and torrential rain expected across Zhejiang, Shanghai and parts of Fujian, Jiangsu and Anhui. Disruption on the ground: Nearly 1,400 flights were cancelled around Shanghai, 270 more at Hangzhou, with rail and port operations also hit and evacuations pushing past a million people. Arctic science: China’s icebreaker Xuelong 2 began its first ice-station survey in the central Arctic, setting up short- and long-term stations to track sea ice, ocean and ecosystem changes. Gold push: The PBOC added about 20 tons of gold in July, extending purchases to 21 straight months and boosting reserves while developing Hong Kong’s gold role. Tech and chips: Apple is testing memory chips from China’s CXMT for iPhones and MacBooks, but U.S. export rules mean it needs White House approval. Health and planning: A study links home gardens and nearby parks with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, adding weight to greener urban design. Sports: Shaun Murphy thrashed Matt Selt 6-0 and broke Ronnie O’Sullivan’s record for points without reply at the China Open.
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