AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCross-Strait Security: A Chinese maritime militia boat was reportedly spotted off Taiwan’s east coast for the first time, operating with a coast guard ship and research vessel. Taiwanese officials say Beijing may be rehearsing ways to maintain pressure around the island. Alleged Interference: Taipei prosecutors indicted four people over the alleged surveillance of DPP lawmaker Puma Shen; separately, the Mainland Affairs Council condemned threats directed at TV host Kevin Tsai over his support for Shen’s mayoral campaign. Defense Ties: Taiwan has received its first two new F-16V fighters, while a larger U.S. arms package remains pending. The FBI also says Chinese government-linked hackers targeted Taiwanese universities and critical infrastructure. Taipei Mayoral Race: Mayor Chiang Wan-an proposed relocating Songshan Airport to make way for an AI park, but challenger Puma Shen questioned what Chiang had done to advance the idea. Energy Policy: Taiwan is preparing to review a restart of the Maanshan nuclear plant, with rising power demand from chipmaking and AI helping shift public debate.
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