Taiwan

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Taiwan donates to new medical center in Binyamin region

The State of Taiwan has decided to make a significant donation to the “Nanasi” Medical Center in Binyamin.

Taiwanese company denies:

Who hid explosives in Hezbollah pagers?

Taiwanese company, whose name appears on the pagers, claims: 'Pagers were manufactured by a European company that has the right to use our brand. It's embarrassing.'

Seal Team Six training for possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan

Elite US naval unit that killed Osama bin Laden training for over a year for possibility China would invade Taiwan the way Russian President Putin invaded Ukraine.

Biden signs aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan into law

The package includes $14 billion in military assistance to Israel and $4 billion in weapons funding for Taiwan and the US's other Indo-Pacific allies.

'The worst in 25 years'

4 dead, 711 injured, 77 missing in earthquake in Taiwan

7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks the entire island of Taiwan, collapsing buildings and creating a tsunami that washed ashore on southern Japanese islands.

Israel’s chief Ashkenazi rabbi makes historic visit to Taiwan

Rabbi David Lau visits Taiwan in milestone moment for the country’s Jewish community

Why is NATO turning to East Asia?

NATO is mulling the possibility of Russia achieving its goals in Ukraine and China taking a similar military step towards Taiwan. Op-ed.

Ming Chiang:

We hope to publish Pompeo's book in Taiwan

Ming Chiang, a prominent businessman who accompanied Mike Pompeo to Taiwan recently, participated at the IHF event in NYC

Chinese aircraft stage military drill close to Taiwan

Military provocation from China includes incursion into air and sea territory around the island.

Congress works to fast track weapons shipment to Taiwan

Deal would send multi-billion dollar arms package to Taiwan as deterrent against invasion by China.

Taiwanese people open their hearts to impoverished Israelis

Nof HaGalil hosts launch of unique & international cooperation between Taipei Economic & Cultural Office and nonprofit Pitchon-Lev.

White House walks back Biden’s pledge to defend Taiwan

National security advisor clarifies that Biden was only speaking hypothetically when he said US would deploy troops to Taiwan.

Taiwan fires at Chinese drones flying over its territory

Warning shots fired at hostile drones flying over group of Taiwanese islands near China.

Biden to seek approval for arms sale to Taiwan

Sources: Biden administration to ask Congress to approve an estimated $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan.

Senator who called China ‘New Axis of Evil’ visits Taiwan

Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn makes unannounced visit Taiwan as part of Asian trip.

US and Taiwan enter into formal trade talks

China threatens war if talks lead to Taiwan officially becoming a sovereign nation.

US lawmakers visit Taiwan after controversial Pelosi visit

A delegation of American lawmakers arrive in Taiwan, 12 days after House Speaker's visit that angered China.

Taiwan holds military drills in response to Chinese threat

Taiwan holds military drills in response to Chinese military exercises simulating an invasion of the island.

‘Complete lack of clarity’ - Is the US behind China tensions?

Sky News wonders how the US can be expected to come to the defense of other nations if it 'can't even defend itself'.

Trump: Pelosi gave China an excuse to attack Taiwan

The former President says Pelosi sows chaos wherever she happens to be.

Watch: Taiwan's president issues warning to China

Taiwan's president says her country is not looking for confrontation but will defend itself in case of war.

Watch: China launches missiles just off Taiwan coast

Taiwan says its 'preparing for war without seeking it'.

China fires missiles in Taiwan Strait after Pelosi visit

China fires missiles in Taiwan Strait the day after Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island.

China stages military exercises as Pelosi lands in Taiwan

Some analysts fear China's anger with the US and possible support for Putin's war efforts in Ukraine.

North Korea condemns Pelosi visit to Taiwan

North Korea's foreign ministry says House Speaker's visit to Taiwan is "impudent interference" in China's internal affairs.

Pelosi, her father, Taiwan and the Holocaust

Nancy Pelosi's role model a man who courageously put his humanitarian principles above his narrow political needs.Op-ed.

Russia accuses US of ‘provoking’ China

Nancy Pelosi’s expected visit to Taiwan described by Russia as having ‘provocative character.’

China vows military response to Pelosi's visit to Taiwan

Chinese Defense Ministry says military action to be taken after US House Speaker defies their threats in going ahead with Taiwan visit.

Why is Pelosi going to Taiwan?

Fox News believes the Speaker may have a few tricks left up her sleeve - or she wouldn't be acting like a brave diplomat taking on China.

Watch: Pelosi arrives in Taiwan despite China's threats

US House Speaker visits Taiwan following threats by China to shoot down her plane.

Chinese deputy FM summons US amb. to protest Pelosi Taiwan visit

China’s Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng summons US Amb. Nicholas Burns to protest House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.

Report:

Pelosi to visit Taiwan despite Chinese threat to shoot her down

Officials say Speaker of the House defies pressure from Biden Admin. in sticking to plan to visit island nation of Taiwan.

China warns US will face consequences if Pelosi visits Taiwan

Biden Admin. attempting to convince House Peaker Pelosi of the dangers of visiting Taiwan during this period of tensions with China.

Jerusalem Post interview draws China's ire

China threatens to downgrade Israel relations over Jerusalem Post interview with Taiwan’s foreign minister.

Did Biden slip up on promises to help Taiwan in war with China?

The President's team is again engaged in damage control as it tries to quickly walk back the comments.

The China challenge, the Iran impasse and the Ukraine conundrum

The specter of war is escalating to the point that Taiwan’s FM Joseph Wu has expressed hope that Taiwan will not trigger a 3rd WW. Op-ed.

New Taiwan Jewish community center to act as cultural hub

Newly opened community center will serve Taipei's Jewish community and also host cultural exchanges.

Biden: US not encouraging Taiwan independence

President Biden says his administration's policy on Taiwan remains unchanged and the US is not encouraging Taiwan independence.

German MP warns echoes of Nazis are in Chinese propaganda

Frank Müller-Rosentritt reacts to Chinese state media calling for 'final solution' to Taiwan issue, says reminiscent of Nazi Final Solution.

Dozens killed in building fire in Taiwan

At least 46 reportedly killed in fire.

Taiwan: High-rise fire leaves at least 46 dead

Emergency workers still searching for survivors after fire engulfs several stories of Kaohsiung, Taiwan, high-rise.

Biden: China promised not to invade Taiwan

Talks between Biden and Chinese leader come 2 days after the biggest incursion into Taiwan airspace, seen as a provocation by analysts.

'I want this to be something that we all can be proud of'

A gold mikveh, a Judaica museum and a ballroom: Taiwan to get its Jewish community center.

With conflict looming, Taiwan 'ready to fight to the death'

Taiwan's Foreign Minister issues a stern warning that his island nation was the 'West's last barrier' from the Chinese threat.

Taiwan: Train crash leaves at least 51 dead

Truck falls into train's path, causing it to derail and killing at least 51 people.

Report: Taiwan shot down China jet

Taiwan denies claims it shot down Chinese jet, while China maintains silence.

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What did Italy do wrong and Taiwan do right?

Will US become second Italy, or even worse? Can lives and economy be saved at same time? What did Taiwan do to keep the CCP virus in check?

Leading rabbi's book to be translated into Chinese

Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu meets Taiwanese representatives, who express appreciation and promise to translate his father's book into Chinese.

Watch: 20 hurt in Taiwan bridge collapse

Bridge collapses hours after town struck by typhoon, multiple people still missing.

Taiwan gets its first-ever Jewish studies workshop

Israel's Bar-Ilan University initiates first-of-its-kind Jewish studies workshop in Taiwan.

Material sensing technology differentiates between objects

Boaz Arad, CEO of HC-Vision, participates at Computex Taipei.

Jewish spark in Taiwan:

'Making the desert bloom'

Rabbi Shlomi Tabib, wife Racheli and five children live in Taipei for seven years. They talk about challenge in role they took on.

Taiwan: 'We welcome Israeli innovation'

Arutz Sheva present for opening of Computex Taipei 2018. Co-organizer: 'We want to establish better connection with Israeli industry.'

Israel and Taiwan growing closer and closer

A high-level delegation from Taiwan visited Israel in order to promote cooperation and explore business opportunities.

Albert Einstein heads to Taiwan

Einstein’s Nobel Prize, Theory of Relativity, and other papers held by Hebrew University to be displayed in first-ever Asia exhibit.

Watch: Guatemalan Christian sings 'Shalom Aleichem'

'Today, a Christian named Jose came up to me and told me how highly in his country they regard Jews in general, and Israel in particular.'

Taiwanese school principal resigns over mock Nazi rally

Principal of Taiwanese school resigns after students hold a mock Nazi rally on Christmas, raising the ire of the Israeli delegation.

Trump lashes out at China on Twitter

President-elect accuses China of currency manipulation. Unclear if rant is related to China's complaint over call with Taiwan president.

Trump speaks with Taiwan president

China expresses concern over Trump's conversation with Taiwan president.

Israel makes humanitarian donation to Taiwan

Israel made a very special humanitarian contribution to Taiwan in memory of the 117 victims of the February earthquake.