AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTaiwan-US Arms Talk: President Lai Ching-te says that if he gets a chance to speak with Donald Trump, he would urge continued U.S. arms purchases as “essential for peace,” while stressing Taiwan’s future can’t be decided by “external forces.” Cross-Strait Messaging: Lai also pushes back on Trump’s recent framing of arms sales as bargaining chips, reiterating Taiwan is increasing defense spending to prevent war. Global Health Pressure: At the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Taiwan’s observer push remains blocked, while allies speak up for inclusion—alongside reports that rally staff asked supporters to cover “Taiwan” on shirts. Public Health Watch: Taiwan’s CDC upgraded its Ebola travel advisory for DR Congo and Uganda to “alert,” urging extra precautions and travel/exposure screening. Security & Safety: Japan demanded China ensure safety for Japanese nationals after a Shanghai restaurant knife attack injured two Japanese citizens. Biotech Collaboration: A new Taiwan-linked biotech partnership is set to expand infectious-disease research capacity at Griffith University.
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