KMT Chair Sophia Chan advocated for cross-strait peace at the Council on Foreign Relations, calling the "Zheng-Xi meeting" a historical turning point. She argued against a 10% GDP defense budget for Taiwan, emphasizing needs-based allocation and AI integration.
KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun states that cross-strait peace can be maintained if Taiwan avoids "de jure independence" and emphasizes a credible military deterrent and dialogue framework.
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen emphasized that "Taiwan independence is the biggest risk to cross-strait peace" during a dinner with the overseas Chinese community in San Francisco. She also expressed trust in Xi Jinping and highlighted the importance of cross-strait family ties. American scholars are observing whether Cheng understands US concerns about China.
Beijing has accused Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te of "destroying cross-strait peace" following his anniversary speech. The Taiwan Affairs Office stated Lai's remarks were filled with "lies and deception" and that he stubbornly adheres to "Taiwan independence."
Beijing accused Taiwan's leader William Lai Ching-te of "destroying cross-strait peace" after his anniversary speech. The Taiwan Affairs Office condemned Lai's remarks as "lies and deception, hostility and confrontation," accusing him of promoting "Taiwan independence."
Cheng Li-wun is the chairwoman of Taiwan’s largest opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT). In this far-ranging interview, she discusses her vision for peace and cooperation between Taiwan and mainland China, her meeting in April with Communist Party chief Xi Jinping and her coming trip to the United States in June. Cross-strait relations have been increasingly tense for more than 10 years. What approach can change this situation? As long as both sides of the strait accept the 1992 consensus and...
