Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te will cease over in Hawaii and the U.S. territory of Guam throughout a visit to the Pacific, his workplace stated Thursday, eliciting a contemporary vow from China to “resolutely crush” any makes an attempt for Taiwan independence.
China insists democratic self-ruled Taiwan is a part of its territory and opposes any worldwide recognition of the island.
Lai will depart Saturday for a go to to the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Palau — the one Pacific island nations amongst Taiwan’s 12 remaining allies.