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DPP Slams KMT Chair's Defense and Putin Remarks

11/2/2025

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The Democratic Progressive Party criticized Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun for defense pledges and Putin comments, saying they threaten democracy.
Cheng Li-wun seeks a "new democratic order" and argues that defense spending is excessive while defending Putin as democratically elected.
DPP Secretary-General Hsu Kuo-yung challenged her views, stating that her remarks undermine Taiwan's security and democracy.
Deputy Foreign Minister François Wu questioned Cheng's perspective, comparing it to Saddam Hussein's controversial election.

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The Democratic Progressive Party criticized Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun for defense pledges and Putin comments, saying they threaten democracy.
Cheng Li-wun seeks a "new democratic order" and argues that defense spending is excessive while defending Putin as democratically elected.
DPP Secretary-General Hsu Kuo-yung challenged her views, stating that her remarks undermine Taiwan's security and democracy.
Deputy Foreign Minister François Wu questioned Cheng's perspective, comparing it to Saddam Hussein's controversial election.