TAIPEI -- Taiwanese Vice President William Lai kept diplomatic displays to a minimum during his brief, closely watched stopovers in the U.S. this week, playing it safe ahead of the island's January 2024 presidential election.
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Taiwan presidential hopeful Lai avoids making waves on U.S. stopover
Vice president keeps itinerary in New York and San Francisco brief and under wraps
William Lai, the front-runner in Taiwan's 2024 presidential election, speaks at an event in San Francisco on Aug. 16. © Reuters
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