Taiwan's president-elect Lai hails US support as delegation visits

[Collection]Lai Ching-te said freedom and democracy "are the most valuable assets for the Taiwanese people, and the sacred mountains to protect Taiwan" during his meeting with the delegates at his party's headquarters. "They are also the core values Taiwan and the US share and the foundation for the long-term stability in Taiwan-US partnership," he said. Taiwanese voters defied Beijing's repeated calls not to elect Lai.