AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDiplomatic Pressure: China sanctioned the foreign ministers of Taiwan’s allies Paraguay and Belize over their ties with Taipei. Taiwan condemned the move as political intimidation, while both governments vowed to maintain relations and Washington criticized Beijing’s coercion. Defense and Security: President Lai has pledged to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2030 to deter China. Taiwan is monitoring Chinese live-fire drills and has agreed to acquire unmanned surface vessels for its coast guard, with some built locally. Reports of fighter-pilot shortages add to concerns about military readiness. Local Elections: A poll puts DPP candidate Su Chiao-hui 13 points ahead of KMT rival Lee Shu-chuan in the New Taipei mayoral race. In Taipei, Mayor Chiang Wan-an has agreed to at least one televised debate with DPP challenger Shen Po-yang. Government Cybersecurity: Prosecutors are investigating Chinese-developed software used in a Foreign Ministry system, amid broader scrutiny of technology risks in government networks.
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