AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNational Day Tensions: President Lai Ching-te welcomed US-China dialogue but said Taiwan would not accept subordination, and urged respect for history and the island’s right to exist. Beijing condemned his speech; Taipei called on China to stop hostile rhetoric. Defense and Deterrence: Lai defended higher military spending as a way to prevent war. A US congressional report highlights the tension between supporting Taiwan’s defense and avoiding conflict, as Xi is expected to press Trump to halt arms sales. Taiwan is also expanding its Military Police Command from 5,600 to 11,000 troops, giving it a combat role defending Taipei and critical infrastructure. Regional Security: Taiwan reported a Chinese militia-linked vessel off its east coast, while Washington called Chinese maritime activity deeply destabilizing. The US is deploying anti-ship missiles to a Japanese island near Taiwan. Taipei Mayoral Race: DPP candidate Puma Shen drew thousands to his first campaign motorcade and called for four debates; incumbent KMT Mayor Chiang Wan-an urged his team to coordinate a debate.
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