AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoU.S.-Taiwan Arms Uncertainty: President Lai Ching-te marked his second anniversary by saying he would tell Donald Trump he hopes to continue U.S. arms purchases, calling them essential for peace, while insisting Taiwan’s future “cannot be decided by external forces.” The remarks come after Trump suggested the $14 billion arms package could be used as a “negotiating chip” with China, fueling fresh anxiety in Taipei. Cross-Strait Politics: Lai also reiterated that no country has the right to annex Taiwan and framed China as the main destabilizer, as Lai and the KMT traded barbs over cross-strait policy. Defense Budget Moves: Taiwan’s Cabinet approved nearly NT$295 billion for already-approved U.S. weapons, including HIMARS and anti-tank missiles, with lawmakers urged to pass it quickly. Local Economy & Families: Lai unveiled plans for hundreds of billions in subsidies for small businesses and child-rearing support. Culture Spotlight: Taiwan Travelogue won the International Booker Prize, the first Mandarin-original novel to do so. Retail Update: Carrefour Taiwan will rebrand under a new name starting July 1.
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