Taiwan's president, via Hawaii...China makes official complaint to U.S.

China has made an official complaint to the United States through diplomatic channels over Taiwan President Lei Ching-de's arrival in Hawaii as a stopover for his first overseas trip since taking office.

In a statement posted on the ministry's website, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said, "We have severely condemned the U.S. for its arrangement of Lei Ching-de's 'exercise' and have raised strict negotiations with the U.S.."

"China firmly opposes official exchanges between the United States and Taiwan in any form," he added, noting the change in the situation, adding that he will protect national sovereignty and territorial integrity with decisive and strong measures.China, which advocates

One China', has been protesting against the schedule of mutual visits by senior Taiwanese and U.S. officials.

Earlier, President Rai arrived at Honolulu Airport yesterday (on the 30th of last month) local time on a private flight, and the governor of Hawaii and others organized an official welcome event.

President Lai, who is on his first overseas trip for six nights and seven days since taking office in May, will visit the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu and Palau, the Pacific islands, one after the other, and return to Taiwan via Guam on the 6th.