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Taiwan's DPP Loses Majority, KMT Eyes Cross-Strait Dialogue

12/16/2025

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After January 2024 elections, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lost its majority, enabling the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) to form a working majority in the Legislative Yuan.
This shift has fostered a more pluralistic political environment and created opportunities for dialogue with mainland China.
KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun has expressed a willingness to engage with President Xi Jinping, indicating a potential return to pragmatic cross-strait relations and discussions on unification.

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Story summary

After January 2024 elections, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) lost its majority, enabling the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) to form a working majority in the Legislative Yuan.
This shift has fostered a more pluralistic political environment and created opportunities for dialogue with mainland China.
KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun has expressed a willingness to engage with President Xi Jinping, indicating a potential return to pragmatic cross-strait relations and discussions on unification.