Taiwan's Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim Visits U.S., Stirring Tensions with China

Hsiao Bi-khim's 'personal' trip to the U.S. has drawn sharp criticism from Beijing, which opposes any official U.S.-Taiwan interactions.

Taiwan's vice president-elect, Hsiao Bi-khim, is in the U.S. on a personal trip, causing friction with Beijing, which labels her a 'Taiwan independence' separatist.
Beijing firmly opposes the visit and any U.S. government contact with Hsiao, citing concerns over Taiwan's sovereignty.
Hsiao, a key figure in Taiwan-U.S. relations, plans to meet U.S. officials and discuss the Lai government's agenda during her visit.
The visit comes amid heightened tensions between Taiwan and China, with Beijing viewing Taiwan as a renegade province.
Hsiao's trip is seen as a critical moment in cross-strait relations, potentially influencing the future of Taiwan's international diplomacy.