AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCross-Strait Culture in the Spotlight: Taiwan Academy in Houston brings Taiwanese-American drag star Nymphia Wind to the Museum of Fine Arts for a talk on crafting a public persona, then to River Oaks Theatre for a performance plus a screening of the Taiwanese classic Eat Drink Man Woman. US-China State Visit, Taiwan Front and Center: At the White House, Trump welcomed Xi Jinping with heavy ceremony but “symbolism over substance,” while Xi urged “healthy” competition and stressed Beijing’s Taiwan position, as talks also cover AI, trade, and Iran. Fashion Diplomacy: First Lady Melania Trump wore an Alexander McQueen jacket with a Mandarin-collar nod for the Xi visit, while the state dinner menu is set to blend American ingredients with subtle Chinese influence. Media Access Fight: A judge ordered the White House to restore access for CNN, MS Now, and Politico after a ban—another flashpoint in the Trump–press standoff. Taiwan in Sports, Too: Gilas Pilipinas’ U-23 women’s 3×3 team booked semis, and Chinese Taipei’s men’s team was edged out by Gilas—keeping Taiwan’s presence in the Asian Games headlines.
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