AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCross-Strait Maritime Pressure: Taiwan’s coast guard says Chinese “grey zone” activity surged in June, with 263 Chinese government ships detected around Taiwan and outer islands—up sharply from 200 in May—prompting Taipei to plan drills for possible blockade scenarios. National Security & Chips: Prosecutors indicted a former TSMC deputy manager over alleged theft of chip-related trade secrets meant to advance China’s ambitions, marking a rare case under Taiwan’s National Security Act. Food Safety: TFDA says all remaining Central Union Oil batches from April–June have passed safety tests, after earlier recalls tied to excessive benzo[a]pyrene. Labor Protections: Taiwan’s first delivery-platform law takes effect Tuesday, guaranteeing minimum pay per order and requiring more transparency from platforms. Local Updates (Hualien): Wanli River barrier lake alert was lowered to monitoring, but bridges will stay closed at night as water seepage continues. Taipei Infrastructure: A new elevated walkway opened at Minquan Bridge, linking riverside parks and offering views toward Songshan Airport. Markets & Energy: Oil prices eased after Iran said US contacts continue via mediators, but geopolitical risk remains a key driver for regional sentiment. WWII Remains Search: Japan-led excavation in Pingtung begins to recover remains of Japanese soldiers from a WWII ship sinking.
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