Taiwan’s president Lai Ching-te began a two-day transit in the U.S. with a stopover in Hawaii, drawing criticism from Beijing; Lai visited a museum and attended a banquet with supporters. Lai is on a trip to the South Pacific to visit diplomatic allies, highlighting Taiwan’s strong relationship with the U.S. amidst tensions with China over defense and sovereignty issues. The Chinese government strongly condemned U.S. support for Lai’s visit and a recent weapons sale to Taiwan, escalating tensions in the region.
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Discontented Germany votes in an election with economy, migration and far-right strength in focus
German voters are choosing a new government in an election dominated by concerns over the economy, migration, and the future of Ukraine and Europe's alliance with the US. The center-right opposition is favored to win, with polls showing a strong result for a far-right party. Germany's electoral system is likely to result in a coalition government, with negotiations expected to take weeks or even months before the next chancellor is elected. Full Article
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