Taiwan's president arrives in Hawaii for a 2-day stop in the US as part of South Pacific visit

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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