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Taiwan's Cheng Li-wun Visits China, Seeks Peace Amid Tensions

4/9/2026

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Cheng Li-wun of Taiwan's Kuomintang visited China on April 7, 2026, at Xi Jinping's invitation.
Cheng described the trip as a "journey for peace" amid tensions over Beijing's claim of Taiwan.
The visit coincides with a scheduled meeting between Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Cheng's Kuomintang opposes military ties between Taiwan and the United States.
Beijing has criticized US arms sales to Taiwan.

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Cheng Li-wun of Taiwan's Kuomintang visited China on April 7, 2026, at Xi Jinping's invitation.
Cheng described the trip as a "journey for peace" amid tensions over Beijing's claim of Taiwan.
The visit coincides with a scheduled meeting between Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Cheng's Kuomintang opposes military ties between Taiwan and the United States.
Beijing has criticized US arms sales to Taiwan.