AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNational Day & Defense: President Lai Ching-te said Taiwan would protect its freedom and boost defense spending to deter war, not provoke it. His government has budgeted a record NT$1.1 trillion for defense in 2027. Beijing condemned his remarks, accusing him of promoting separatism. Cross-strait Tensions: A Chinese militia vessel was spotted off Taiwan’s Pacific coast for the first time in a reported patrol, drawing a US warning that Beijing’s maritime actions were “deeply destabilising.” Political Dispute: KMT and TPP lawmakers urged Lai to negotiate with opposition parties over a constitutional standoff involving the Executive Yuan’s refusal to countersign bills passed by the legislature. Tech Ties: Former president Tsai Ing-wen called for deeper Taiwan–Silicon Valley cooperation, urging young entrepreneurs to share Taiwan’s experience and bring back expertise in talent, investment and technology.
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