BANGKOK -- Taiwan President Lai Ching-te will embark on the first overseas visit of his term, seeking to shore up relations with three Pacific countries as well as the U.S. as China ramps up its threats.
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te waves during National Day celebrations on Oct. 10. China launched military drills around Taiwan soon afterward -- and many believe Beijing will do so again in response to Lai's maiden foreign trip. © Reuters
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