Large protest takes place against pro-independence leader in Taiwan

Wu Jung-yuan, Chairman of Taiwan's pro-reunification Labor Party, said: "Taiwan is part of China, and cross-Strait affairs are internal matters for the Chinese people. Why should the US intervene?"

Lai's visit to the US is an attempt to collude with Washington to meddle in cross-Strait affairs, which should be opposed by Taiwanese people, he said, adding that "Advocating against outside intervention is the best way to show our love for Taiwan."

Ji Xin, publisher of The Observer magazine, said Lai disregarded Taiwan people's desire for peace and dialogue with the Chinese mainland, and people will use their votes to remove the DPP from power.