Taiwan President's Hawaii Visit Sparks Chinese Condemnation
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Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's visit to Hawaii, part of a Pacific island tour, has drawn condemnation from China, which opposes U.S. support for Taiwan and a recent U.S. arms sale to the island. During his visit, Lai met with Hawaiian leaders to discuss shared values and disaster preparedness. China's Foreign Ministry criticized the visit and warned of measures to protect its sovereignty. The U.S. maintains strategic ambiguity regarding its defense commitment to Taiwan, despite the Taiwan Relations Act.
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