AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHan Kuang Drills: Taiwan kicked off its biggest annual “Han Kuang” military exercise on Aug. 5, running Aug. 5-14, with reservists and civilians practicing responses to a potential Chinese invasion, including beach live-fire drills and urban resilience scenarios like simulated internet disruptions. Counter-Drone Integration: Lawmakers heard that Taiwan’s counter-drone systems still face gaps in integration across services and “soft-kill” capabilities, even as officials say key systems and coordination interfaces are targeted for launch by end of next year. Defense Industry Push: A visiting former U.S. defense official urged Taiwan to urgently expand domestic defense manufacturing to boost self-reliance and give allies more time to respond, pointing to political fights over drone funding. Cross-Strait Pressure in the Background: China again rejected Japan’s 2026 defense white paper, repeating that Taiwan is China’s internal affair and Diaoyu Dao is Chinese territory. Food Safety Fallout: Taiwan’s health minister reiterated that Taisugar was not in violation after rejecting benzopyrene-tainted raw oil, as the legislature reviews the broader cooking oil scandal. New Route for EVA Air: EVA Air announced nonstop Taipei-New Delhi flights starting Dec. 1, aiming to deepen Taiwan-India travel links for business and tech ties. Typhoon Disruptions: Typhoon Dolphin forced cancellations and schedule changes for Taiwan-Japan flights, including routes to Okinawa.
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