Taiwan President Lai Ching-te embarked on a diplomatic tour of Hawaii, Guam, and the Pacific Island allies, following his inauguration in May. The trip, which includes stops in the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and Palau, comes at a time of heightened military pressure from China. Despite Beijing's concerns, Lai received a high-level welcome in Hawaii.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te waves as he leaves for a trip to Hawaii, Guam and the Pacific Island allies at the airport in Taoyuan, Taiwan Nov 30, 2024. China , which views Taiwan as its own territory and opposes any foreign interactions or visits by the island's leaders, has been stepping up military pressure against Taiwan, including two rounds of
He is stopping in Hawaii for the first two nights before going to the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Palau, three of the 12 countries that retain formal diplomatic ties with Taipei and a part of the world where China has been exerting stronger influence. The news agency said the welcome exceeded past visits, with the mayor of Honolulu and the city's police chief also greeting Lai as he stepped off his plane.
Laura Rosenberger, chair of the American Institute in Taiwan, posted on X that"Ingrid Larson and the great community of Hawaii are excited to greet you!" "This trip is the beginning of a new era of value-based diplomacy," Lai said."Democracy, prosperity, and peace are the expectations of the people of Taiwan, and they are also the values that I, as president, must actively promote."
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