Taiwan VP Defiantly Stands Up to China During US Visit

China has criticized Taiwan's vice president, William Lai, for his visit to the US, calling him a "troublemaker." Lai, a frontrunner in Taiwan's upcoming presidential election, visited New York and San Francisco on his way to Paraguay. China, which considers Taiwan a breakaway province, has expressed disapproval of US-Taiwan meetings. Lai pledged to protect Taiwan's sovereignty and called for dialogue with China. The visit comes amid heightened tensions between the US and China, with Taiwan being a major point of contention. China may increase military intrusions around Taiwan to show disapproval without boosting Lai's image.