AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDefense Budget & Readiness: Taiwan’s cabinet is set to propose a record NT$1.1 trillion defense budget for 2027, up about 16% and crossing the NT$1 trillion mark for the first time, with spending expected to stay above 3% of GDP as China’s pressure grows. Han Kuang War Games: In Penghu, Taiwan simulated repelling a Chinese air-landing assault and later “throttled” mobile internet for the first time during the drills, while other reports highlight runway repair and rapid recovery training near the mainland. Gray-Zone Monitoring: Taiwan’s MND reported detecting PLA aircraft, PLAN vessels, and official ships around the island, with some aircraft entering the southwestern ADIZ. Drones for Deterrence: Taiwan is scaling up drone swarms and unmanned boats, drawing on Ukraine-style lessons to raise the cost of any blockade or invasion. Diplomacy & Partnerships: President Lai received a Japanese parliamentary delegation for trilateral cooperation simulations with Japan and the U.S., and Taiwan welcomed St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ PM on a visit marking 45 years of ties. Tech & Industry Links: Sony and TSMC plan major image-sensor investments in Japan, while Taiwan’s MOFA opened an investigation into its Geneva envoy after workplace bullying allegations.
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