Taiwan leader Lai's planned US 'transit' sparks stern warning

A spokesman from the Chinese mainland strongly opposed any attempts by Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te to "transit" through the United States for any reason or in any form.

Lai is reportedly planning a "stopover" in New York and Texas on his way to Paraguay, Guatemala and Belize in South America, Taiwan media reported.

Chen Binhua, a spokesman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, warned the Lai administration on Wednesday that their attempts to seek separation with US support are futile and destined to fail.