Taiwan

China will not invade Taiwan while Trump is US president, Xi tells Trump

The Chinese Embassy in Washington on Friday described the topic of Taiwan as "the most important and sensitive issue" in China-US relations.

 Der chinesische Präsident Xi Jinping in Hanoi, Vietnam, am 14. April 2025
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at a press conference about recognizing Palestinian statehood in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July 30, 2025

Recognizing a Palestinian state: A political strategy or a path to peace? - opinion

Illustrative image of the Israeli and Taiwanese flags.

Israel must adopt Taiwan-style rapid narrative response to Hamas's starvation campaign - opinion

FLANKED BY MKS Boaz Toporovsky (left) and Ohad Tal, Ambassador Abby Lee, head of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office, receives a declaration signed by 72 MKs for Taiwan’s inclusion in international organizations.

Grapevine, August 10, 2025: Eli Sharabi’s first person account of having been tortured by Hamas


Goldie Katz: The proud punk Zionist finding her home in Israel

Jerusalemite of the Week: From growing up in Monsey to spending years in Taiwan, Goldie Katz's views and lifestyle saw major shifts. But when pressured to conform, she refused to bend.

Goldie Katz

Taiwan has better claim to statehood than Palestine, ex-UK PM Johnson says - report

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson denounced incumbent Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to recognize Palestinian statehood.

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson delivers a keynote speech at the annual Ketagalan forum in Taipei, Taiwan August 5, 2025.

'Taiwan stood by Israel, now it's our turn': Over 70 Israeli lawmakers vow support for Taiwan

The Knesset members emphasized that the statement reflects gratitude for Taiwan’s ongoing support of Israel and acknowledges Taiwan's significant contributions to global welfare.

(L-R) MK Boaz Toporovsky, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office Representative, Ya-Ping (Abby) Lee, and MK Ohad Tal.

Chinese firms scramble for Nvidia's AI chips ahead of resumed sales to China

Chinese firms are scrambling to buy Nvidia's H20 artificial intelligence chips, ahead of the restrictions lift announced by its CEO and US President Donald Trump.

 Nvidia logo is seen in this illustration created on January 27, 2025.

US demands clarity from allies on their role in potential war over Taiwan, FT reports

The Financial Times reported that the request caught both Tokyo and Canberra off guard, as the US itself does not offer a blank check guarantee to defend Taiwan.

 IN RESPONSE to threats posed across the Taiwan Strait, the island has significantly bolstered its defenses. Here, a soldier is seen in front of a Hsiung Feng III mobile missile launcher during Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s visit to the base in October.

Taiwan reshapes war manual on Chinese threats, based on Israel's successes in Iran

MILITARY AFFAIRS: For Taiwan, the Israel-Iran conflict has become an unexpected case study in how to defend a democracy against a regional hegemon.

 TAIWAN HAS taken several lessons from the Israel-Iran War, as tensions with China continue to rise. Here, Taiwanese reservists participate in pre-combat training on the first day of the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Miaoli on Wednesday.

Team recreates 30,000-year-old sea crossing from Taiwan to Japan in dugout canoe

Paddling over 45 hours across the open sea, the crew navigated using only the sun and stars to overcome the strong Kuroshio current.

 Team recreates 30,000-year-old sea crossing from Taiwan to Japan in dugout canoe.

Learning from Ukraine and Israel, Taiwan to issue new air-raid guidance

Taiwan has been preparing air-raid shelters across the island, including in subway stations and shopping malls, after Russia's invasion of Ukraine raised new fears about a Chinese invasion.

 AGAINST A volatile backdrop, the Asia-Pacific region remains a potential flashpoint, with China’s growing assertiveness against neighbor Taiwan stoking fears of open conflict. ()

Recognizing Taiwan's considerable contributions to global health and potential at the WHO - opinion

We urge WHO and all relevant parties to recognize Taiwan’s considerable contributions to global public health and the human right to health.

Dr. Chiu Tai-yuan.

'True friends': Israeli delegation meets Taiwanese VP in Taipei

Taiwan held a ceremony for International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2025, organized by Taiwan Foundation for Democracy, Israel Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei, and German Institute Taipei.

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim received the visiting delegation led by Boaz Toporovsky, Chairman of the Israeli Parliamentary Taiwan Friendship Group, this morning (22nd April)

Taiwan says China using generative AI to ramp up disinformation and 'divide' the island

Taiwan has accused China of stepping up military drills, trade sanctions and influence campaigns against the island in recent years.

 Protesters holding banners supporting Taiwan's independence stand outside the Songshan Airport while Shanghai Vice Mayor Hua Yuan arrives for the annual city forum in Taipei, Taiwan December 16, 2024.