AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTaiwan Defense & Readiness: Taipei proposed a record US$35B defense budget for 2027 as Beijing’s military pressure grows, with lawmakers and politics still expected to complicate the final outcome. Air Power Delivery: Taiwan has begun receiving its new F-16V Block 70 jets, with the first two of 66 aircraft departing the U.S. and expected to expand air defense capacity. Cross-Strait Gray-Zone Pressure: Taiwan warned off and tracked a Chinese research vessel near restricted waters, as PLA/PLAN activity around the island remains a constant backdrop. Legislative Updates: The Legislature amended the School Health Act to require menstrual products and menstrual health education in schools, aiming to reduce period poverty, and also tightened rules on emerging tobacco products. International Chip Push: Taiwan is working to deepen ties with global chip firms at SEMICON, encouraging more localization and partnerships across the supply chain. Regional Security Context: U.S. allies in Asia are watching warily as Washington shifts military assets toward the Middle East, potentially weakening deterrence in the Asia-Pacific. U.S. Politics With Taiwan in the Spotlight: In South Carolina, Sen. Darline Graham’s debate stumble on Taiwan and the South China Sea is driving a high-stakes runoff as Trump backs her.
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