The White House’s apparent decision to block Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te’s transit through New York has sparked backlash from Democrats but met with relative silence from Republicans, including those typically outspoken about Taiwan.
The muted Republican response marks a notable shift for a party that has in recent years championed high-profile engagement with Taipei – including symbolic moves that Democrats have avoided.
It also comes amid high-stakes US-China trade negotiations that…
Republicans, usually Taiwan supporters, quiet about denying US stopover to Lai
