Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance - Reuters
Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance Reuters
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"I think our basic stances are the same — that is peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and to avoid any unnecessary war."
— Cheng Li-wun , Politician
"engaging in peaceful dialogue does not equate to abandoning Taiwan's defense capabilities or democratic principles."
— Cheng Li-wun , Politician
"At the moment, we do not have the conditions to talk about this [reunification] issue."
— Cheng Li-wun , Politician
"If war happens across the Taiwan Strait, Taiwan is going to face serious devastation."
— Cheng Li-wun , Politician
"Due to the rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait, we really hoped that we'd be able to restart cross-strait dialogue and negotiation, and to create peace."
— Cheng Li-wun , Politician
Key People
Cheng Li-wun is the chairperson of Taiwan’s main opposition Nationalist Party, or Kuomintang (KMT).
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
The leader of Taiwan's opposition party seeking to address US concerns regarding China's influence.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of China.
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Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's largest opposition party, stated that during her meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the issue of 'reunification' was not discussed, focusing instead on restarting cross-strait dialogue to create peace.
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT), addressed misunderstandings about her pro-engagement approach to China during a visit to the U.S., emphasizing the party's commitment to Taiwan's defense and democracy.
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan's Kuomintang party, addressed American misconceptions about her pro-engagement stance toward China during a U.S. visit, emphasizing the importance of maintaining Taiwan's defense without compromising democracy and freedom.
Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan's Kuomintang Party, emphasized the importance of dialogue with China to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait during her visit to Washington.
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