Taiwan wants to deepen its ties with Israel despite criticism over the war in Gaza. Taiwan's foreign minister says Israel has shown support for Taiwan unmatched by other Middle Eastern countries.

The likeliest scenario for 2026 is not a full-fledged conflict, but an increase in China’s political, economic and military pressure against Taiwan

The U.S. Treasury and Taiwan's central bank on Friday said they agreed to continue close consultations on macroeconomic and foreign exchange rate matters and both pledged to avoid manipulating the value of their currencies to gain a competitive advantage.

Taiwan has evacuated 8,300 people and closed schools before a tropical storm brushes the southern part of the island later Wednesday

WASHINGTON: The United States approved the possible sale to Taiwan of fighter jet spare and repair parts for US$330 million, the Pentagon said late on Thursday (Nov 13), marking the first such potential transaction since President Donald Trump took office in January.

The 1972 communique normalized bilateral relations, with Japan acknowledging the "One China" policy recognized by many other countries including the United States.

More heavy rain was falling in parts of Taiwan from a tropical depression that caused flooding and brought a continued risk of landslides.

TAIPEI: Taiwan evacuated more than 8,300 people ahead of Wednesday's (Nov 12) arrival of a much weakened Typhoon Fung-wong that brought heavy downpours to the mountainous east coast and unleashed floo