The Chinese Foreign Ministry attacked Taiwan Vice President William Lai as a 'separatist' and a 'troublemaker' for visiting the U.S. on Saturday.
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"Lai stubbornly adheres to the separatist position of Taiwan independence and is a troublemaker through and through," the ministry said."China is closely following developments and will take resolute and vigorous measures to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity." Neither Taiwan nor the U.S. offered exact details of Lai's schedule for his brief time in New York City. The politician, who is the front-runner to become Taiwan's next president, posted on social media upon his arrival and said only that he was"looking forward to seeing friends & attending transit programs.
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