AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTaiwan-US Tensions: Taiwan declared itself a “sovereign and independent democratic nation” on Saturday after Donald Trump warned it not to declare formal independence following his Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, adding that the island “is not subordinate” to the PRC. Arms Deal as Leverage: Trump also said a pending $14 billion Taiwan arms package is “on hold” and “depends on China,” calling it a “very good negotiating chip,” a remark that has spiked anxiety in Taipei about whether deterrence is being traded. Xi’s Warning: Xi told Trump Taiwan is the “most important issue” and mishandling it could lead to “clashes and even conflicts,” while Trump urged both sides to “cool down” and said the U.S. is “not looking for” a war 9,500 miles away. Local Watch: Beyond geopolitics, Taiwan’s sports and culture kept moving—Chinese shuttlers reached three finals at the Thailand Open, and Taiwanese authors brought ocean-themed literature to Prague.
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