AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTaiwan-US Security Clash: President Lai Ching-te hit back after Donald Trump called Taiwan arms sales a “negotiating chip” with China, insisting Taiwan will never be “traded away” and urging the U.S. to keep selling weapons to maintain peace and stability. China-US Summit Fallout: The Xi-Trump talks wrapped with warm ceremony but few hard breakthroughs, while Beijing warned that mishandling Taiwan could trigger “clashes and even conflicts.” Cannes Push: Taiwan is also turning culture into diplomacy at Cannes, spotlighting restored classic “The Dull-Ice Flower,” plus a Taiwan Pavilion at the film market promoting IP and immersive projects. Entertainment Spotlight: A Taiwanese action thriller, “Dead End,” is launched for global buyers at the Cannes Film Market, and SNL’s finale leaned into Trump-China-Taiwan politics with Will Ferrell as Jeffrey Epstein’s ghost. Local Human Interest: A viral Yangmingshan livestream sex-scene sparked copycats and backlash, with park staff removing the spot—only for it to return.
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