AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCross-Strait Tensions: Xi Jinping called Taiwan’s unification “unstoppable,” drawing a sharp rebuke from Taipei. The comments came amid reports of more than 100 Chinese naval and coast guard vessels in unannounced Pacific drills, which Taiwanese officials described as “silent intimidation.” Diplomatic Pressure: Taiwan accused Beijing of pressuring Papua New Guinea to abruptly expel Taiwanese diplomats and close its Port Moresby office, reversing an understanding for a year’s notice. PNG defended the move under its one-China policy. Security and Elections: Taiwan barred Alice Huang, a businesswoman linked to the US investigation into alleged chip smuggling, from returning. Separately, authorities detained a party leader over alleged Chinese sponsorship tied to local polls. APEC and Local Politics: President Lai says Taiwan will take part in the Shenzhen APEC summit on an equal basis, with Acer co-founder Stan Shih representing the island. In New Taipei, mayoral contenders Lee and Su presented their priorities at a policy forum.
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