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What to know about Cheng Li-wun’s peace pitch to the U.S.
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2026/05/27 17:37
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Competing visions collide over Taiwan’s security strategy
President Lai Ching-te rejects the 1992 Consensus as Taiwan’s opposition slashes NT$470B from defense spending, exposing competing security strategies.
2026/05/20 20:53
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Taiwan passes US$24.8B defense bill after 162-day standoff
Taiwan’s legislature passes NT$780B (US$24.8B) defense bill after 162-day standoff, cutting the ruling party’s request by 38% and sparking KMT infighting.
2026/05/08 18:44
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Taiwan opposition party pushes referendum on caning
KMT legislator Hung Mong-kai proposes a referendum to introduce caning for crimes like sexual assault. The CEC stresses its independent role in reviewing such proposals.
2026/04/27 17:02
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From Ma to Cheng: Taiwan’s summit views show rare stability
A decade after Ma-Xi, Taiwanese views on China dialogue remain stable. New poll reveals 27-point gap between support for official talks vs. opposition outreach.
2026/04/24 18:56
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TVBS poll: Taiwanese want talks, just not opposition-led
A TVBS poll finds 66% of Taiwanese support resuming government talks with Beijing, but only 39% backed the KMT chairwoman’s April meeting with Xi Jinping.
2026/04/24 17:06
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Taiwan’s Cheng Li-wun eyes June U.S. trip after Xi meet
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun says heavyweight US lawmakers invited her to Washington, but she cannot name them. Visit planned for June 2026.
2026/04/20 19:22
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Taiwan president calls for no compromise on defense budget
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te urges legislators to pass a US$39.6B defense budget without compromise, days after KMT chairwoman met Xi Jinping in Beijing.
2026/04/17 16:58
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Taiwan says demand for cross-strait flights is overstated
Taiwan confirms receiving China’s letter urging restoration of cross-strait direct flights but says it arrived through the wrong channel. Demand ’not as high as imagined.’
2026/04/16 17:58
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Taiwan democracy foundation funded KMT chair’s China trip
Mirror Daily reports that the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy funded KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun’s China visit, sparking debate over fund use. The foundation supports party activities promoting democracy and human rights, aligning with legislative representation.
2026/04/16 11:42
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Cheng Li-wun says Xi emphasized cross-strait patience
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun discusses her visit to China, emphasizing peaceful development and cooperation. She critiques Taiwan’s DPP and plans a U.S. visit.
2026/04/15 15:21
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Taiwan dismisses China’s cross-strait package as recycled
Taiwan’s government dismissed China’s 10-point cross-strait package as recycled offers, with Premier Cho comparing them to ’the same gift basket sent multiple times.’
2026/04/13 18:54
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Cheng returns from Xi meeting to divided Taiwan reception
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun returned to Taiwan after meeting Xi Jinping as Beijing announced 10 cross-strait measures. The KMT called them ’gifts’; the DPP rejected them.
2026/04/12 18:20
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Cheng-Xi talks revive 1992 Consensus, expose Taiwan’s divide
Cheng-Xi meeting exposes Taiwan’s political divide: KMT endorses 1992 Consensus, DPP warns against compromise with authoritarians. November elections loom.
2026/04/10 18:29
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KMT Chairwoman Cheng meets Xi Jinping at Beijing talks
Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun meets with CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping in Beijing, marking the first leadership meeting in nearly a decade. The meeting aims to promote cross-strait peace and dialogue.
2026/04/10 11:34
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KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun to meet Xi Friday during China visit
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun is set to meet CCP General Secretary Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday. This marks the first meeting between the parties’ leaders in nearly a decade.
2026/04/10 09:45
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KMT chair meets Taiwan businesses in China amid defense row
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun met Taiwanese businesspeople in Shanghai Thursday, promising a ’new era’ in 2028, while her party boycotted a US$39.3B defense bill.
2026/04/09 20:31
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Hundreds watch as Taiwan’s KMT chair pays China respects
Cheng Li-wun, KMT chairwoman, visited Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing, drawing local attention. Her China tour includes meetings in Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Beijing.
2026/04/08 17:40
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Taiwan’s KMT plays ROC calendar card at Chinese ceremony
Taiwan’s KMT invoked the ROC calendar at a ceremony in Nanjing, dating a tribute to ’Year 115 of the Republic’ — a government Beijing says ceased in 1949.
2026/04/08 12:27
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Taiwan issues warning as opposition leader visits China
Taiwan’s government warns of high-intensity oversight after KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun lands in Shanghai for the first opposition visit to China in 10 years.
2026/04/07 20:09
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Cheng departs for Xi meeting as structural barriers mount
KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wun departs for China to meet Xi Jinping Friday, the first KMT-CCP leader meeting since 2016. Analysts question what changed conditions allow.
2026/04/07 11:59
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Taiwan opposition takes risky bet on Beijing before polls
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun departs for Beijing to meet Xi Jinping in the first KMT-CCP leadership summit in a decade amid defense budget controversy.
2026/04/06 22:28
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KMT chair seeks guidance before high-stakes China trip
KMT leader Cheng Li-wun prepares for first opposition party chair visit to China in 10 years amid competing pressures from Beijing and Taipei.
2026/04/04 03:46
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Johnny Chiang secures KMT nomination for Taichung mayor
Johnny Chiang wins KMT primary poll for Taichung mayor, defeating Yang Chiung-ying. He will face DPP’s Ho Hsin-chun in November 2026 local elections.
2026/03/31 13:40
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KMT’s Cheng to meet Xi in China, aims for peace talks
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun plans to visit China from April 7 to 12 to meet President Xi Jinping. She aims to promote cross-strait peace and dialogue.
2026/03/30 14:53