China Slams Taiwan VP's US Stopovers

Taiwanese Vice President Lai made a brief stopover in New York as part of a diplomatic trip, meeting with the local Taiwanese American community and emphasizing the importance of peace and democracy. His trip is notably low profile, with no foreign media and limited time in the US. Lai will also visit Paraguay for a presidential inauguration and is expected to meet with US officials, including those from the American Institute in Taiwan.

Why was Vice President Lai's trip described as low profile?

Who is Vice President Lai expected to meet with during his trip?