AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDefense Readiness: Taiwan kicked off a five-day “Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise” to speed rapid transition from peacetime to wartime, with units moving to defensive positions and drills stressing command-and-control, logistics, and realistic rapid deployment as China’s activity around the island continues. Cross-Strait Pressure: Taiwan’s defense ministry said it recorded 23 Chinese aircraft near the island over the past 24 hours, while PLA grey-zone tactics are increasingly shaping Taiwan’s training focus. International Deterrence Signals: In Japan, the U.S. Typhon land-mobile missile launchers will be kept at a base for storage after joint exercises, underscoring ongoing U.S.-Japan deterrence posture in the region. Economy & Markets: UBS raised its Taiwan 2026 GDP growth forecast to 9.9% on strong exports and improved manufacturing indicators, while Taiwan’s Taiex surged to a new high as investors chased AI-linked chip momentum led by TSMC. Health Policy: Taiwan’s MOHW said it will not legalize euthanasia, instead pushing for stronger long-term care and palliative services amid renewed public debate. Culture & Society: Taiwan also saw recognition abroad, with actor Tseng Jing-hua winning Best Lead Actor at the Global OTT Awards, and the MOHW and other agencies continuing to shape public-facing policy debates.
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