AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCross-Strait Security: Taiwan condemned China’s submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific, saying it’s meant to intimidate and destabilize the region, as Japan, New Zealand and Australia also voiced concern. Grey-Zone Pressure: China’s coast guard and survey activity around the Pratas (Dongsha) Islands continues, with Taiwan warning the outpost is becoming a key test case for Beijing’s coercion strategy. Transnational Repression Fears: Taiwan arrested a Hong Kong man suspected of punching Japanese thinktank CEO Akio Yaita in Taichung; the Mainland Affairs Council said the case could involve transnational repression. Food Safety Probe: Taichung prosecutors are investigating why Central Union Oil’s cooking oil exceeded Taiwan’s benzo[a]pyrene limit, with about 1,300 tonnes recalled and the cause still under review. Taipei Markets: The Taiex fell 0.48% as investors worried about valuation pullbacks after AI-driven gains. AI Supply Chain & Finance: Unimicron is seeking up to US$1.4bn via a global share sale, while Foxconn reported a 40% quarterly sales jump on AI server demand. Local Life: Keelung plans to revoke a preschool’s license over child abuse allegations, and ferries to outlying islands will be suspended as Typhoon Bavi approaches. Sports: China beat Chinese Taipei 92-74 in World Cup Asian Qualifiers, booking the next round.
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