U.S. lawmakers vow support and weapons during Taiwan visit after new president takes office

A bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers vowed more weapons are on their way to Taiwan during a visit to its new president, Lai Ching-te. Taiwan has said those weapons are crucial for its efforts to defend against a potential invasion by China, which claims the self-governed island. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports from Taipei. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features , , , Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! Breaking News Alerts: Visit : htt