AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTourism Diplomacy: Taiwan VP Hsiao Bi-khim urged more Taiwanese travelers to visit Palau after snorkeling with President Surangel Whipps Jr, highlighting convenient direct flights (Taoyuan–Koror) and noting visitor numbers rose from 10,555 (2023) to 14,043 (2025). Aviation Disruptions: Taipei Songshan Airport suspended ground operations due to extremely heavy thunderstorms, delaying flights and affecting connected routes. Cross-Strait Policy: Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council expanded a ban on central and local officials attending China’s Straits Forum, framing it as a united-front infiltration risk. Drone Industry Push: Taiwan’s “China-free” drone hub bid got a boost as Carbon-Based Technology plans to more than double its workforce and expand manufacturing, with exports already surging. Public Health on the Move: Taiwan’s CDC reported a New Zealand cruise passenger linked to a hantavirus cluster completed 42 days of enhanced self-health monitoring and tested negative in four rounds. Culture & Heritage: Hualien’s flood recovery volunteers are being honored with a permanent exhibition in Guangfu, preserving “shovel heroes” materials and photos from last year’s disaster.
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