AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCross-Strait Security: Taiwan conducted its first westward HIMARS live-fire drill, firing US-supplied rockets toward waters facing China as part of an anti-invasion scenario, underscoring rising PLA pressure and a shift toward more mobile, rapid-response deterrence. Maritime Tensions: Taiwan also reported Chinese coast guard activity and said it would expel Chinese vessels after patrols near disputed eastern waters, as both sides clash over the legality of coast guard operations. Defense Diplomacy: Taipei’s de facto US envoy said a pending US$14 billion arms package is moving forward under Trump, while KMT leader Cheng Li-wun met Trump ally Steve Daines in Washington and argued for engagement without opposing arms sales. Tech & Industry: Computex 2026 highlighted “agentic” AI moving into physical-world computing, while Google reportedly discussed splitting next-gen AI chip production with Samsung, with TSMC expected to handle key parts. Business: PharmaEssentia (Taiwan) agreed to buy Canada’s FORUS Therapeutics for US$36.5 million to expand its North American footprint. Sports (Taiwan-linked): Chinese Taipei beat Alas Pilipinas to knock them out of AVC Women’s Cup semifinal contention.
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