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.

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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
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 - Yesterday
China Condemns Estonia Lawmakers’ Taiwan Visit as ‘Wrong Signal’

World - Yahoo News - November 5
‘Resurgence’ in China aid to Pacific amid tussle with US for influence

Thinktank’s report says Beijing has emerged from Covid-induced lull with a ‘more competitive, politically targeted model’ of engagement in the region. China has renewed efforts to curry favour in ...
World - The Guardian - November 21
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 - 20 hours ago
Pacific island governor backs $800m US military upgrade amid China threat

Northern Mariana Islands governor says ‘the world is changing in the Indo-Pacific’ as work continues in the US territory on defense development. The governor of the Northern Mariana Islands says an ...
World - The Guardian - November 20
Taiwan president congratulates Trump on victory

Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te congratulated former President Trump on his victory in the presidential election, offering his support for the next leader of Taipei's main ally against an ...
Politics - The Hill - November 6
Taiwan braces for US election as China tensions rise

TAIPEI -- Taiwan is bracing for the results of the U.S. election, with some officials worried about what a new Trump administration could mean given the former president’s isolationist views. On ...
Politics - The Hill - November 2