AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCross-Strait Tensions: Taiwan accused China’s Coast Guard of harassing shipping during patrols off the east coast, a route Taipei considers vital in a crisis. Beijing called the patrol routine; Taiwan said it sent vessels to monitor. Election Campaigns: Taipei mayoral rivals Puma Shen and incumbent Chiang Wan-an clashed over housing, childcare, transport and plans to develop the city’s airport area. In Kaohsiung, candidates pitched proposals on industry, transport and social welfare. Taiwan also suspects Chinese cyberattacks targeted an opposition candidate ahead of next month’s local elections. Pride and Policing: Around 150,000 people joined Taipei’s Pride parade, where protesters challenged Chiang over a recent police raid on a gay bar. Chiang apologized, and officers were disciplined. Military Watch: China said its stealth GJ-21 drone completed a catapult launch and landing aboard a new amphibious assault ship, raising concerns about Beijing’s expanding naval capabilities near Taiwan.
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