AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCross-Strait Sovereignty Row: Philippines officials and scholars are pushing back hard on Chinese academics’ claim that Batanes belongs to China via Taiwan, with Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro calling it “a joke” and the National Historical Commission saying it has no basis. Typhoon Bavi Preparedness: Taiwan is bracing for Bavi with the Executive Yuan coordinating via the Central Emergency Operations Center; reports cite 5 storm-related injuries and over 2,000 evacuations, plus Saturday closures across Taiwan’s main island (Taitung and Kinmen exceptions). Regional Security Signaling: China’s nuclear-capable SLBM test in the Pacific drew international concern, while the U.S., Australia and Japan staged major F-35 wargames as regional militaries hedge against uncertainty. Tech & Trade: Nanya plans major 2027 memory spending as AI demand stays hot, while a U.S. trade deficit jump highlights Taiwan’s growing role as a key supplier of AI-related imports. Visa/Travel Links: Taiwan expands eVisa eligibility to Armenia and other countries, and South Korea publishes visa-free entry guidelines for dozens of jurisdictions.
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