Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, who is visiting Central America, arrived in New York, USA, on May 29. A senior White House official said the drop-off was "informal" and that China should not use it as an excuse to escalate tensions in the Taiwan Strait in light of China's backlash.
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, who is visiting Central America, arrived at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport on the afternoon of the 29th and the morning of the 30th, Japan time, and then drove to his hotel in central Manhattan.
About 200 people gathered in front of the hotel to welcome President Tsai, and when she arrived, they welcomed her with shouts such as "Good luck to Taiwan."
On the other hand, about 500 people gathered across the street and shouted "China is one" and "I oppose Taiwan independence."
Regarding President Tsai's transit through the United States, White House Strategy and Public Affairs Coordinator Kirby said at a press conference on March 29, "It is a stopover, not a visit, it is a private and informal matter," and in light of China's opposition, "China should not use this visit as an excuse to intensify aggressive activities around the Taiwan Strait."
After visiting Guatemala and Belize in Central America, Tsai is expected to meet with House Speaker McCarthy via Los Angeles on the west coast of the United States when she returns to Taiwan next week.
When Speaker McCarthy's predecessor, Pelosi, visited Taiwan last year, China strongly opposed the visit and conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, which could lead to further escalation of tensions between the United States and China.