MAJURO, Marshall Islands — Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te arrived in the Marshall Islands on Tuesday, after visiting the United States on the first stop of a Pacific tour that has angered Chinese leaders.

The Marshall Islands is one of 12 remaining nations that recognize Taiwan's claim to statehood after others switched to China following promises of aid and investment.

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