Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has commenced a week-long tour in the Pacific, which includes stops in Hawaii, Guam, and other allies in the Pacific. The visit aims to promote democracy and has received a warm welcome in the US but has sparked fury in Beijing.
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, an outspoken defender of Taiwan’s sovereignty, arrived in Hawaii on Nov 30 for a week-long tour in the Pacific. The visit is aimed at fostering democracy and has received a warm welcome in the US, but it has also sparked anger in Beijing. China views Taiwan as part of its territory and opposes any international recognition of Taiwan as a sovereign state.
Lai's trip includes stops in Hawaii, Guam, and Taiwan’s allies in the Pacific, marking the first overseas trip since he took office in May
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