Taiwan's Leader Arrives in the U.S.: WSJ

Taiwan's leader Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York on Wednesday, according to The Wall Street Journal.

The publication reported that this marks Tsai's first visit to the United States in over three years. It emphasizes that the visit is unofficial, as Tsai is transiting through the U.S. on her way to Central America.

Tsai will be in New York until Friday, The Wall Street Journal reports.

Earlier, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that Beijing is closely monitoring the situation regarding Tsai's visit, which involves her stopover in the U.S. while traveling to Belize and Guatemala on March 29. The spokesperson asserted that China will resolutely defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The diplomat noted that China opposes any form of formal relations between the U.S. and Taiwan, as well as any contacts between Washington and Taipei that undermine the 'One China' principle.

China has previously issued stern warnings to the U.S. regarding Tsai Ing-wen's transit through the country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs representative added. Plans for a meeting between Tsai and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy had also been reported.