Taiwan's president departs for Pacific visit with a 2-day stop in the US

Taiwan’s president has departed for a trip to the South Pacific that will include a two-day transit in the U.S., his first since assuming office

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Taiwan president will visit allies in South Pacific as rival China seeks inroads

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will visit the self-governing island’s allies in the South Pacific, where rival China has been seeking diplomatic inroads
World - ABC News - November 22
Taiwan’s President Visits Pacific Islands to Counter China’s Influence

Lai Ching-te is looking to shore up support from three island nations that are among a dwindling number to keep diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
World - The New York Times - 12 hours ago
Taiwan’s President Visits Pacific Islands to Counter China’s Influence

Lai Ching-te is looking to shore up support from three island nations that are among a dwindling number to keep diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
Top stories - The New York Times - 8 hours ago
China criticizes Taiwanese president's plan to stop in Hawaii and Guam during trip to South Pacific

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will stop over in Hawaii and Guam during his trip to the South Pacific, drawing criticism from China
World - ABC News - Yesterday
Defying Beijing, Taiwan's President Plans Visit to Hawaii and Guam

Lai Ching-te’s trip has already drawn condemnation from Beijing and could spur China to stage military drills in response.
World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago
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Taiwan's president departs for Pacific visit with a 2-day stop in the US

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Taiwan president will visit allies in South Pacific as rival China seeks inroads

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