AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCross-Strait Exchange & Reunification Push: More than 500 Taiwan-linked civil groups joined a Beijing cross-Strait exchange spanning culture, technology, health and youth affairs, while mainland think-tank voices urged deeper contacts to advance reunification. Taiwan Security Drills: Taiwan’s Han Kuang exercises included a “Wan Chun” presidential escape-route drill, with Lai Ching-te reportedly moved to a secret command post amid heightened China war-drill activity. Japan’s Defense White Paper: Japan calls China its biggest strategic challenge and flags deeper China-Russia military cooperation plus Taiwan-focused drills, signaling Tokyo’s shift toward more proactive, tech-driven defense. AI & Chips in the Taiwan Orbit: AMD’s planned acquisition of AI chip startup Taalas highlights the push toward model-specific silicon; meanwhile, Google’s Pixel 11 is set to use a Tensor G6 built on TSMC’s 2nm process, underscoring Taiwan’s role in next-gen consumer chips. US Polysilicon Trade Curbs: New US minimum prices and a 15% tariff on polysilicon and derivatives under Section 232 are expected to hit solar supply chains, though Taiwan firms may face capped rates. Health Research: NTUH-linked study finds PDE5 erectile dysfunction drugs are associated with higher glaucoma risk, including primary open-angle glaucoma.
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