AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCross-Strait Security: Taiwan says China has conducted “area denial” drills in the western Pacific with the Liaoning carrier group, amid reports of more than 100 Chinese naval and coast guard vessels operating across the region. Election Interference: Authorities detained a party leader over alleged Chinese sponsorship ahead of local elections, as Taiwan warns of online influence efforts and considers tougher penalties for collaborators. Local Politics: Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an faces a tougher-than-expected re-election challenge from DPP candidate Puma Shen before the Nov. 28 vote. Diplomacy: Taiwan closed its representative office in Papua New Guinea and ended aid, citing Chinese pressure; the move has drawn concern from the United States. Defense: Taiwan received three more U.S.-made F-16V fighters, bringing deliveries to five as tensions with Beijing persist.
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