Taiwan's top diplomat to the U.S.: 'We are already a sovereign and independent nation'

Tensions in the Taiwan Strait increased this week following incidents near an island involving the Chinese and Taiwanese coast guards. It's happening at a sensitive moment, in between Taiwan's recent election and the upcoming inauguration of its new president. Nick Schifrin speaks to Taiwan's new representative to the U.S., Alexander Tah-ray Yui, for his first broadcast interview. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders