AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTaiwan-Philippines Diplomacy: Taiwan plans a second representative office in Cebu to serve travelers and businesspeople, with FM Lin Chia-lung also floating a Taiwan-Philippines Economic Corridor linking to the US-Japan-backed Luzon corridor. Cross-Strait Security & International Pressure: US Senator Pete Ricketts said Washington will not tolerate any change to Taiwan’s status by force as Xi prepares to meet Trump, while China’s defense chief Dong Jun used the Xiangshan Forum to warn against militarism and “historical revisionism” in remarks widely read as veiled swipes at Japan amid Taiwan tensions. China’s Border Controls: China’s new exit-entry rules took effect, allowing authorities to demand electronic data during identity and travel-purpose checks, raising concerns for foreign and visa-free travelers. US-China Tech & Chip Supply Chains: Reuters reports SK Hynix is in talks with Intel on making memory chips in the US for the first time, a move that could reshape Taiwan-adjacent semiconductor supply dynamics. Taiwan Economy Watch: A new report highlights Taiwan’s “K-shaped” wealth gap widening during the AI boom, leaving young workers behind. Regional Watch: The US also announced it has placed weapons in orbit, a major step in space militarization that comes as Washington and Beijing prepare for high-level engagement.
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