'Red carpet treatment': Taiwan's Lai feted during US stop on Pacific trip
Sunday, 1 December 2024 Taiwan President Lai Ching-te began a two-day stopover in Hawaii, receiving an unprecedented warm welcome amid heightened tensions with China, which opposes Taiwan's efforts for international recognition. Lai's trip includes visits to Taiwan's allies and aims to strengthen democratic values, peace, and prosperity while facing the constant threat of Chinese invasion.
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in the United States for a week-long tour in the Pacific that he said would usher in a new era of democracy, but that has sparked fury in Beijing.
China has urged the United States to "stop arming Taiwan... and supporting Taiwan independence forces". Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian made the comments after Taiwan's defence ministry..
Sunday, 1 December 2024
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