Taiwan’s president set to visit Hawaii and Guam, drawing Beijing’s ire
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will visit Hawaii and the US territory of Guam during an upcoming trip to the Pacific, prompting condemnations from China, which could respond by staging a fresh round of military drills near the island democracy.
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Taiwan's Lai set to depart on Pacific island tour
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will leave Saturday on a week-long tour of the Pacific that includes a stopover in Hawaii, which has ignited fiery threats from Beijing. Lai, on his first trip abroad since taking office in May,
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China ramps up military drills as Taiwan's Lai visits Pacific
The Chinese army is increasing its presence around Taiwan ahead of President Lai Ching-te's visit to Pacific nations. This appears to be another form of provocation by the Chinese army during significant diplomatic visits by Taiwan's president.
Taiwan's Lai to stop over in Hawaii, Guam during Pacific trip
Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te will stop over in Hawaii and the US territory of Guam during a trip to three Pacific island nations, the Presidential Office said Thursday. Lai will spend two nights in Hawaii and one night in Guam,
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