Taiwan President Lai Ching-te is set to embark on a significant trip to the Pacific region, including visits to Hawaii and Guam, which has sparked strong reactions from China. Lai's itinerary includes stops in the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and Palau, Taiwan's formal diplomatic allies, before transiting through US soil for the first time since assuming office in May.
During his stay in the United States, Lai is expected to engage in closed-door discussions with think tanks and reconnect with old acquaintances. The US has historically been a crucial supporter of Taiwan, despite the absence of formal diplomatic ties.
