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- Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang, Taiwan's main opposition party, is set to begin a two-week U.S. tour with a message that aligns with Beijing's views.
- KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun said on Sunday that her visit to the US, which begins Monday, aims to convey a message of peace.
- Cheng plans to arrange meetings with senior officials in Washington, DC, to explain her discussions with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and exchange views on mutual concerns.
- During her two-week trip, Cheng intends to engage with public figures and people from across the political spectrum and with diverse viewpoints, per CNA.
- During her stay in Washington, Cheng will meet with members of Congress and participate in discussions at major think tanks including the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
- The discussions will focus on peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, regional security, and the future of Taiwan-U.S. relations.
- U.S. officials are interested in whether the KMT leadership is changing its political orientation, with AIT Director Raymond Greene describing Cheng's visit as an opportunity to clarify this.
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“Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the KMT, is set to begin her US trip to discuss Taiwan-related issues. Her visit focuses on promoting peace and the importance of cross-strait stability.”
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“KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun (鄭麗文) said on Sunday that her visit to the US, which begins Monday, aims to convey a message of peace.”
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Focus Taiwan“The chairperson of Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT), Cheng Li-wun (鄭麗文), will depart for the United States on Monday for a two-week visit, during which she will discuss Taiwan-related issues with American lawmakers, officials and policy experts, a KMT official said Sunday.”
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