Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s brief stop in Hawaii may have appeared understated – no formal US reception, no grand speeches – but its implications extend far beyond floral wreaths and banquets.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te held a 20-minute call with former U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday during a visit to Hawaii, during which they discussed China's military threats,

TAIPEI >> Taiwan’s partnership with the United States is a source of strength for the high-tech industry, including the semiconductor sector, and shows the island is a trusted and reliable partner, President Lai Ching-te told a think-tank in Hawaii.