AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoUS-Taiwan Ties: Trump says he will speak directly with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te—an unprecedented step since Washington switched recognition to Beijing in 1979—raising fresh alarm in China as Lai simultaneously vows Taiwan won’t be “sacrificed or traded” and urges continued US arms support. Cross-Strait Pressure: Beijing again attacks Lai as a “destroyer of peace,” while Lai marks two years in office by promising higher defense spending despite domestic budget cuts. Defense Industry: Taiwan’s drone makers are pushing “non-red” suicide-drone production amid global demand, as invasion fears keep deterrence priorities high. Tech & Business: Satellite broadband could reach Taiwan next year if regulators clear the way, while COMPUTEX Taipei 2026 spotlights next-gen memory and storage. Culture: Taiwan author Yáng Shuang-zi wins the International Booker Prize for “Taiwan Travelogue,” a breakthrough for Mandarin literature. Local Watch: Taichung expands inspections after hidden-camera concerns in fitting rooms.
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