The Taiwanese president honored former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on March 3, praising Pompeo’s backing of the democratic island during his time under former U.S. President Donald Trump. “Just now, the Order of Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon was presented to Mr. Pompeo for his contributions to advancing Taiwan–U.S. relations,” President Tsai Ing-wen announced during the meeting with Pompeo, expressing her “deepest gratitude” on behalf of the Taiwanese people. “Secretary Pompeo is not only a long-term supporter of Taiwan’s international participation; he has also facilitated multiple breakthroughs in Taiwan–U.S. relations,” Tsai said following the award ceremony at the Presidential Building in Taipei. Pompeo said he was honored to meet with Tsai and accepted the privilege. The former secretary of state arrived a day earlier on a four-day visit, as another five-member delegation sent by President Joe Biden wrapped up a two-day visit to Taiwan after meeting with …