AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDefense and Cross-Strait Tensions: President Lai’s National Day message is expected to frame stronger defenses as a way to protect peace and freedom, not provoke Beijing. The U.S. has accepted Taiwan’s preliminary request for up to 20 Seahawk anti-submarine helicopters, but no sale is approved; meanwhile, a Chinese militia-linked vessel was spotted off Taiwan’s east coast for the first time. Security Concerns: U.S. authorities arrested a woman accused of spying on Lai’s family, while Taipei prosecutors indicted four people over alleged surveillance of lawmaker Puma Shen. Researchers also reported phishing attacks targeting Taiwan-based academics. Economy: TSMC posted record third-quarter revenue of US$46.71 billion, up 51% year over year on AI demand. Micron workers in Taiwan, meanwhile, voted to authorize a strike amid the memory-chip boom. Taipei and Society: Protests followed a police raid on a gay bar, putting the city’s LGBTQ-friendly reputation under scrutiny. Homeless residents in Wanhua also fear losing a longtime gathering place as park construction ends. Sport: Taiwan’s women’s basketball team secured a place at the 2027 U19 World Cup with a win over the Philippines.
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