AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU–China Trade Tensions: As the China-EU relationship heats up, Brussels is quietly preparing for a “China Shock 2.0” trade war—building resilience and deterrents while still trying to keep an off-ramp open. Hong Kong Book Fair Watch: Crowds showed up, but booksellers say foot traffic and spending are weaker than last year, with many visitors browsing empty-handed. Publishing & Retail in the Region: Kinokuniya is bringing its experience-led bookstore concept to Melbourne, underscoring how physical retail is shifting toward events and in-store culture. AI, Copyright & Books: A major US case cleared a $1.5B Anthropic settlement over alleged use of pirated books to train AI—while the biggest fair-use question remains unresolved. Tech for Readers/Travel: MapZamurai adds bookable experiences to its Japan map of stories, turning reading inspiration into planned outings. Tourism Partnerships: Singapore Tourism Board and Traveloka renew and expand their co-marketing push across key Southeast Asian and Australian markets. Health-Books Push: India’s science minister backs a prevention-first cancer and lifestyle-disease “people’s movement,” spotlighting evidence-based public communication.
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