Taiwan has suspended work and classes as Typhoon Champi, the strongest Pacific storm of the year, approaches. More than 1,000 people have been evacuated, hundreds of flights cancelled and forecasters warn that some mountainous areas near Taipei could receive up to one meter of rain.

The grey-faced buzzards are back! Every October, these migratory birds stop at Tianliaoyang in #Gongliao, #NewTaipei, on their journey south. By promoting pesticide-free farming, New Taipei helps protect this vital stopover habitat and welcome its annual feathered visitors.🐦

Business sentiment in Taiwan's export-oriented manufacturing sector rose to its highest level in about 54 months in September, buoyed by the global artificial intelligence boom, the Taiwan Institute of Economic Research said Friday. focustaiwan.tw/business/2026…

Celebrating the 47th independence anniversary of our ally #SaintVincentAndTheGrenadines🇻🇨! Dep. Min. Chen joined Amb. Chance & Health Minister Cummings in Taipei. #Taiwan🇹🇼 deeply appreciates our ally's longstanding int'l support & is committed to advancing our shared prosperity.

No one should face violence for speaking their mind. #Taiwan🇹🇼 strongly condemns #China's transnational repression following the indictment of 5 suspects in an alleged plot to harm a Taiwanese performer critical of the #CCP. Democracies must stand together against intimidation.

At today’s Climate Change Committee meeting, I outlined key strategies on heat response, urban forests, and green transportation. We're taking action to beat the heat, protect our people, and build a cooler, greener, and more resilient #Taiwan.

The Philippines is seeking deeper cooperation with Taiwan to protect undersea internet cables, according to Deputy Ambassador to the US Felipe F. Carino III. He said Manila is exploring knowledge-sharing and capacity-building with Taipei despite its “one China” policy.

Premier Cho Jung-tai on Thursday urged the public to stay away from creeks, beaches and mountainous areas as Typhoon Champi approached Taiwan's main island, bringing heavy rain and strong winds over the Retrocession Day long weekend. focustaiwan.tw/society/20261…

The Taiwan Cultural Center in Tokyo, in collaboration with the Tokyo International Film Festival, will present “Taiwan Cinema Renaissance 2026” from Oct. 26 to Nov. 4. Discover the vibrancy and diversity of Taiwanese cinema! moc.gov.tw/global_outreach/N…

Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai (right) & Akie Abe, the widow of Shinzo Abe, pose for photos in front of a statue of the late prime minister of #Japan🇯🇵 Oct. 20 in the southern #Taiwan🇹🇼 city. This marked the 5th meeting between the two. (📸@KaohsiungCity)

Taiwan will not allow violence that threatens free speech, and such transnational repression will not be condoned. taiwannews.com.tw/news/64624…

“No matter your size, you're able to choose your own destiny.” Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. delivered that message at a Taipei celebration marking 32 years of Palau’s independence, highlighting the value of freedom and self-determination.

Premier Cho Jung-tai (center) accepts an @astros jersey from Jim Crane (2nd right), chairman of the @MLB team, Oct. 20 in Taipei City. The team signed an MOU with #Taiwan’s🇹🇼 Ministries of Economic Affairs & Sports to expand baseball⚾ cooperation🤝 opportunities. (📸MOS)

Stable weather in northern Taiwan is expected to give way to rain Wednesday evening, while other parts of the country will remain cloudy to sunny, the Central Weather Administration said Wednesday. focustaiwan.tw/society/20261…

Le temple Lungshan, situé en bordure du parc de Bangka, dans l’arrondissement de Wanhua à Taipei, offre un spectacle saisissant au coucher du soleil. Le temple constitue le point d’ancrage de ce parc centenaire, qui a rouvert ses portes le 17 oct. après travaux. 📸ville de Taipei

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#Taiwan🇹🇼 & the #Philippines🇵🇭 are growing closer through agricultural cooperation! At their 13th meeting on agricultural & fisheries cooperation in #Cebu, both sides signed an MOU on livestock research, advancing our shared goals of food security & sustainable development.

La délégation taïwanaise fait son entrée lors de la cérémonie d’ouverture des Jeux para-asiatiques 2026, le 18 octobre à Nagoya, au Japon. Au total, 71 athlètes taïwanais participent à cet événement dans 12 disciplines. #TeamTaiwan 📸MOS

🛰️ Chi Po-lin, launched into orbit last November & the first of a new generation of #Taiwan-developed🇹🇼 satellites, is capturing stunning photos from space, from #Yushan's summit to #Taipei101. Its imagery will help monitor the environment & support disaster response. (📸TASA)