AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDefense & U.S. Arms: President Lai Ching-te urged Washington to approve a $14 billion arms package “as soon as possible,” saying Taiwan’s push to strengthen self-defense and reject unification is not a provocation, while China warns it’s a dead end. Military Posture: Taiwan also carried out an unprecedented live-fire drill using 32 U.S.-supplied HIMARS rockets toward the west, testing “shoot-and-scoot” tactics and drawing sharp Chinese condemnation. Diplomacy Under Pressure: Taiwan accused Kenya of blocking its delegates from an oceans forum under “high-level Chinese pressure,” escalating a dispute over One China rules and human rights concerns. Economy & Markets: Taiwan’s Taiex hit a record close as AI-linked tech stocks led gains, while the central bank held interest rates steady. Global Standing: Taiwan climbed to No. 4 in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, citing export and GDP growth plus institutional stability. Tech & Industry: TSMC and Amkor signed a 10-year U.S. advanced packaging deal, and CEA-Leti showcased 22nm ferroelectric RAM progress aimed at faster, lower-power edge AI. Everyday Life: Din Tai Fung said it will raise prices by about 5% from June 22.
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