(Reuters) -Taiwan President Lai Ching-te was in the U.S. territory of Guam on Wednesday, his second U.S. stopover in less than a week during a tour to reinforce ties with Pacific allies in the face of increasing Chinese pressure.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te stops in U.S. territories to bolster ties with Pacific allies amid growing Chinese pressure. His tour includes stops in Palau and Tuvalu, with Taiwan's semiconductor industry a key topic.