Taiwan president arrives in New York amid tight security – video

Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen arrives at the Lotte hotel in New York City with her security keeping a close watch. Supporters greet her while some anti-Taiwan independence protesters gathered across the street. Tsai is meeting overseas Taiwanese representatives while she is in New York. The president is also visiting Central America and California before returning home.

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