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.

Taiwan has never been a problem, but rather it provides solutions,” and is working with international partners to maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and the Taiwan Strait, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday.

China's Defense Ministry condemned the Trump administration's $330 million arms deal with Taiwan, and vowed to "take all necessary measures" in retaliation.

Taiwan intends to purchase parts of F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet, C-130 Hercules transport aircraft and Indigenous Defense Fighter aircraft.

Japan has urged its citizens in China to stay alert and avoid large crowds amid a diplomatic row over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan remarks.

Taiwan will begin distributing millions of civil defence handbooks to households across the island this week, in an unprecedented effort to prepare residents for potential emergencies, including the possibility of a Chinese attack.

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson consecutively posted English and Japanese graphic messages on social media platform X, warning Japan to "stop playing with fire on the Taiwan question" on November 13, 2025. Photo: Screenshot from Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson's X account.

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