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Taiwanese leader visits US territories amid Chinese disapproval

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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te embarked on an overseas trip, beginning with a two-night stopover in Hawaii, followed by visits to the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and Palau, one-night stops in Guam, and closed-door discussions with think tanks. The trip marks Lai's first overseas visit as president and has triggered a response from China, which claims Taiwan as its territory and has threatened to "resolutely crush" any attempt at independence. The timing of the trip is significant, coinciding as it does with leadership change inside the White House and Lai's efforts to maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan's dwindling number of allies.

  1. CN
    Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    1. China strongly condemns the US's arranging for Lai Ching-te's 'stopover' and has lodged serious protests with the US.
    2. China will closely follow the developments and take resolute and strong measures to defend our nation's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
  2. CN
    Wu Qian
    Chinese Communist Party
    1. Political manipulation and provocation to seek 'Taiwan independence' are doomed to fail and can never stop the historical trend of China's reunification.
  3. TW
    William Lai Ching-Te
    Democratic Progressive Party
    1. I once again emphasize that we are all Team Taiwan. We all work together, and we can successfully achieve our goals.
    2. Democracy, prosperity and peace are the expectations of the people of Taiwan, and they are also the values that I, as president, must actively promote.
    3. I think this is very meaningful and also makes us feel that we have a long way to go on this trip and bear heavy responsibilities.
    4. I want to use the values of democracy, peace, and prosperity to expand our cooperation with allies and show the world that Taiwan is not just a model of democracy but a vital force for peace and stability.
    5. Thank you to the US government for upholding the principles of safety, dignity, comfort and convenience for helping the smooth process of this trip.
    6. This trip is the beginning of a new era of value-based diplomacy.
  4. TW
    Kolas Yotaka
    Taiwan Affairs Office
    1. They're not just targeting Taiwan – they're targeting democratic institutions worldwide. Attacking Taiwan is part of China's broader political agenda.
    2. Only a strong alliance of democracies can make a difference.
    3. If a country is dismissed as small and unimportant, then Taiwan could be similarly dismissed.
    4. These relationships are not just symbolic – they are critical for Taiwan's security.
  5. US
    US State Department
    1. The transit is private and unofficial and squarely within precedent.
  6. US
    Laura Rosenberger
    American Institute in Taiwan
    1. Ingrid Larson and the great community of Hawaii are excited to greet you!

sources

  1. 1.The Guardian
  2. 2.CNN
  3. 3.Le Monde
  4. 4.Agence France-Presse
  5. 5.Central News Agency
  6. 6.Reuters

perspectives

  1. 1.US Foreign Policy
  2. 2.Chinese Foreign Policy
  3. 3.US-China Relations
  4. 4.China under Xi Jinping
  5. 5.China Claims in South China Sea
  6. 6.Political status of Taiwan

countries

  1. 1.ChinaCN
  2. 2.GuamGU
  3. 3.JapanJP
  4. 4.Korea, Republic ofKR
  5. 5.Marshall IslandsMH
  6. 6.PhilippinesPH
  7. 7.PalauPW
  8. 8.TuvaluTV
  9. 9.Taiwan, Province of ChinaTW
  10. 10.United StatesUS

organizations

  1. 1.Republican Party
  2. 2.Taiwan Affairs OfficeCN
  3. 3.US State DepartmentUS
  4. 4.White HouseUS
  5. 5.American Institute in Taiwan
  6. 6.PentagonUS

persons

  1. 1.William Lai Ching-TeTW
  2. 2.Donald TrumpUS
  3. 3.Ingrid Larson
  4. 4.Tsai Ing-Wen
  5. 5.Josh GreenUS
  6. 6.Wu QianCN
  7. 7.Eric Cheung
  8. 8.Karen Kuo
  9. 9.Kolas YotakaTW
  10. 10.Laura RosenbergerUS

technicals

  1. 1.Pacific Ocean
  2. 2.F-16
  3. 3.Taiwan Strait
  4. 4.USS Arizona Memorial
  5. 5.Caribbean Sea
  6. 6.Joint Sword
Taiwanese leader visits US territories amid Chinese disapproval