Overview
- Reuters reports that Francois Wu traveled to Israel in recent weeks, with two sources saying the trip occurred this month.
- Taiwan’s foreign ministry declined to confirm the visit but said the two sides share democratic values and will pursue pragmatic cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, and culture.
- Israel’s foreign ministry did not comment, and sources did not disclose whom Wu met or whether Taiwan’s T‑Dome air‑defense initiative was discussed.
- The Washington Free Beacon says Knesset members held covert talks with Taiwanese officials in Taipei and Jerusalem, quoting lawmaker Ohad Tal on aims to expand cooperation and his claim of U.S. support.
- Exchanges have accelerated as Taiwan looks to Israeli defensive experience for its T‑Dome concept, even as Israel’s recognition of Beijing keeps high‑level contacts discreet and relatively rare.