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The U.S. blocked Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te from stopping over in New York en route to Central America after China intervened, according to a <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/21575bec-5cdd-47ee-9db2-3031c4ea7ca7">report</a> from the Financial Times.&nbsp;

Lai had planned to visit the city in August before heading south on a tour of Latin American countries that recognize Taiwan, which Beijing considers a renegade province. But his travel plans were disrupted when American officials informed him that he would not be allowed to visit the U.S., sources told the FT.

Sources told Reuters that Lai still intends to visit the U.S., but his trip is being delayed in part to avoid provoking tensions with Beijing. The U.S. and China are currently engaging in trade negotiations, with the latest session of talks in Stockholm, Sweden kicking off Monday.

State of the Union: The White House is currently involved in trade negotiations with China.{ai:summary}The U.S. has blocked Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te from a stopover in New York due to Chinese intervention. Lai's planned visit was disrupted by American officials, although he still intends to travel to the U.S. later, aiming to avoid escalating tensions with Beijing amid ongoing trade negotiations.The situation highlights the delicate balance the U.S. must maintain in its relations with both Taiwan and China. #foreignaffairs

Report: U.S. Vetoed Taiwanese President’s NY Visit

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