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KMT Chairwoman Visits China Amid Cross-Strait Tensions

4/4/2026

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Cheng Li-wun's China Visit

Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT), will visit mainland China from April 7–12 to foster cross-Strait dialogue.
Her trip includes a tribute at Sun Yat-sen's mausoleum.
KMT critics say engaging Beijing could erode trust.
Taiwan's defense budget stalls, with the KMT refusing 'blank cheques'.
The United States remains skeptical of KMT outreach to China.

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China's Taiwan Strategy

The U.S. intelligence reports that the People's Republic of China (PRC) does not plan to invade Taiwan by 2027, instead pursuing non-military means to annex.
Critics argue the assessment is overly optimistic because China continues a military buildup.
The U.S. engagement in Iran raises concerns about readiness for a conflict with China due to munitions depletion.
Observers say lessons from the Iran conflict may shape China's strategic calculations on Taiwan.

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Taiwan Boosts Defense

Taiwan is ramping up defense amid Chinese pressure, extending mandatory conscription and boosting spending.
Citizens such as Nelson Yeh (private citizen) seek alternatives, including foreign citizenship and moving assets overseas.
KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun is set to visit China to foster peace.
The government urges swift approval of a defense budget to counter threats.
Public sentiment largely supports maintaining the status quo on Taiwan's sovereignty.

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Cheng Li-wun's China Visit

Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT), will visit mainland China from April 7–12 to foster cross-Strait dialogue.
Her trip includes a tribute at Sun Yat-sen's mausoleum.
KMT critics say engaging Beijing could erode trust.
Taiwan's defense budget stalls, with the KMT refusing 'blank cheques'.
The United States remains skeptical of KMT outreach to China.

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