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Taiwan's Secret Israel Visit Sparks Tensions with China

12/11/2025

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Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu reportedly made a secret visit to Israel this month to pursue defense cooperation amid rising tensions with China.
Taiwan views Israel as a democratic partner after Hamas's October 2023 attack.
Chinese embassy in Israel condemned the visit, stating it violates the one-China principle.
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized values of freedom and democracy and noted learning in defense technology through the T-Dome system.

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Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu reportedly made a secret visit to Israel this month to pursue defense cooperation amid rising tensions with China.
Taiwan views Israel as a democratic partner after Hamas's October 2023 attack.
Chinese embassy in Israel condemned the visit, stating it violates the one-China principle.
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized values of freedom and democracy and noted learning in defense technology through the T-Dome system.