AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCross-Strait Maritime Tensions: Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration issued its “strongest condemnation” after two Chinese official vessels entered restricted waters near Taiping Island (Itu Aba) for the first time, making abrupt turns that Taipei said could endanger coast guard personnel before being expelled. Eastern Waters Jurisdiction Clash: Taiwan also vowed to expel any Chinese vessels trying to assert jurisdiction east of the island after Beijing concluded a maritime patrol operation tied to undersea-cable and shipping inspections, with Taipei calling it “grey-zone harassment” and insisting it has no legal authority there. Defense Posture Upgrade: Taiwan fired U.S.-supplied HIMARS rockets into the Taiwan Strait for the first time in a live-fire anti-invasion drill, signaling a shift toward western-coast scenarios seen as likely landing zones. AI Chip Export Crackdown: Taiwan is preparing to criminalize unauthorized AI chip exports to mainland China, moving beyond a blacklist approach after a reported smuggling case involving high-end NVIDIA chips. Public Safety Lawmaking: The Cabinet proposed tougher DUI penalties amid “zombie vape” concerns, raising prison terms and fines for drug-impaired driving. Tech-Industry Spotlight: Separate reporting highlights Taiwan’s AI hardware momentum at Computex, with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s high-profile presence underscoring the island’s role in global chip supply chains.
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