AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAPEC Power Play: Trump, Xi and Putin are set to meet in Shenzhen on Nov. 19, in their first three-way summit. Nuclear arms and Iran are among the possible topics; the White House says no agreement is expected. Ahead of the talks, China and the US discussed tariff cuts and farm trade, but no deal was announced. ASEAN Diplomacy: Manila hosts the bloc’s summit Nov. 15–17. Cyprus, Slovakia and Slovenia have joined ASEAN’s Treaty of Amity and Cooperation, bringing its membership to 65. Pacific Climate: Island leaders at COP31 are pressing for faster climate finance as rising seas threaten their communities. Australia is seeking a leadership role, while facing criticism over its stance on fossil fuels. Regional Security: Taiwan says China held Pacific military drills that practiced restricting naval access, fuelling concern about pressure on the island. Culture: The Philippines’ Carmelle won the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok, ahead of host Thailand and Vietnam.
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