AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCross-Strait Diplomacy: Taiwan protested Papua New Guinea’s sudden decision to close its Taipei economic office, saying the office will keep operating and Taipei will reassess ties before taking further steps, while Beijing praised PNG’s move as aligned with the one-China principle. U.S.-Taiwan Security Outreach: DPP caucus leader Tsai Chi-chang will head a Washington visit next week to brief U.S. officials on cross-strait security, Taiwan’s defense buildup (including a NT$1.25 trillion package), and efforts to expand “non-red” supply chains. AI, Speech Controls, and Politics: A Meta Oversight Board study found major AI chatbots are far more likely to refuse requests to criticize restrictive governments, raising fears that AI could spread authoritarian speech rules globally. Hong Kong National Security Crackdown: Hong Kong police arrested five people tied to two independent bookstores on suspicion of “seditious” publications, as the city’s security chief said booksellers must ensure titles won’t endanger national security. Tech and Taiwan’s Chip Boom: TSMC reported record Q2 profits and lifted its outlook, while pledging another US$100 billion to expand U.S. chipmaking in Arizona, bringing total U.S. investment to US$265 billion. Housing Policy: Taiwan’s Cabinet approved “Youth Housing Loan 3.0,” tightening eligibility while raising loan ceilings for newly married couples and families with children.
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