Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) warned on Sunday that any overreaction from China to President William Lai Ching-te's stopover in Hawaii, during his visit to Taiwan's Pacific allies, would harm regional stability and draw international condemnation.
Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi expressed strong support for Taiwan's inclusion in international organisations during a phone call with President Lai Ching-te, emphasising its importance for regional security and the global economy. The discussion highlighted Taiwan's bipartisan backing
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked the US for facilitating his Hawaii transit stop, where he highlighted Taiwan's dedication to peace and stability.
China is expected to conduct military drills near Taiwan, using Taiwanese President William Lai's Pacific trip and rumoured US stopovers as a pretext. Lai's scheduled visit to three Pacific allies, which may include Hawaii and Guam, has drawn Beijing's ire. Chinese officials condemned Lai's
Washington [US], October 8 (ANI): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has reprimanded the dragon (China) for using its economic power to increase its hegemony over the neighbouring countries in South Asia.