Exhibit 12(b)

Simon J. Crinage, Chief Executive Officer, and William C. Cox, Chief Financial Officer of The Taiwan Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”), each certify that:

1. This Form N-CSR filing for the Fund (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Fund.

By:	/s/ Simon J. Crinage
	Simon J. Crinage
	Chief Executive Officer of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
Date: May 4, 2016
By:	/s/ William C. Cox
	William C. Cox
	Chief Financial Officer of The Taiwan Fund, Inc.
Date: May 4, 2016