U.S. sent unofficial delegation to Taiwan president's swearing-in

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The Biden administration has sent an unofficial delegation to Taiwan for the inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te, a move likely to irk China but expected to keep tensions from escalating as efforts continue to stabilize U.S.-China relations.

The delegation attended the ceremony on Monday. It includesd former senior officials and a scholar, consistent with U.S. tradition. Lai, from the D