AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTaiwan-Defense & Deterrence: Taiwan is set to receive its first two F-16V Block 70 jets after long delays, with deliveries expected soon as Beijing’s pressure continues. Defense Budget: The government is also pushing a record 2027 defense budget, including drone funding, while lawmakers and agencies debate how to keep capabilities moving. Cross-Strait Security: Taiwan is bolstering civil defense and warning that China’s military and “AI-driven” election interference risks widening instability across the Indo-Pacific. International Pressure & Law: Germany’s domestic intelligence agency says China is a key driver of transnational repression, explicitly naming Taiwan-linked targets among others. Diplomacy Watch: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim reaffirmed a one-China stance, drawing concern in Taipei about Kuala Lumpur’s neutrality and strategic autonomy. Regional Economy & Markets: Taiwan’s Taiex edged up amid global bond-yield stress, with investors watching US Treasury moves and oil prices tied to Gulf tensions. Taiwan-India Ties: Taiwan expands SME cooperation with India, focusing on AI and smart manufacturing matchmaking. Culture & Media: Taiwan’s “Taiwan Pavilion” naming dispute at the Gwangju Biennale escalates claims of political censorship.
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