Cheng Li-wun

The US receives Taiwan's legislative speaker to strengthen ties with the island's main opposition Kuomintang party.

Taiwan's President Lai urged China to abandon military expansionism while emphasizing Taiwan's irreversible democracy, 23 million people's sovereignty, and strategic economic role, and called for Washington to unblock a $14 billion arms sale.

Taiwan's KMT leader Cheng Li-wun boosts her profile with a US trip.

China & Taiwan Update, June 12, 2026

KMT chief Cheng Li-wun meets US lawmakers in Washington, valuing defense cooperation with the US.

The Taiwan crisis nobody is watching

Taiwan frets as U.S. withholds weapons

KMT leader Cheng Li-wun says Taiwan can preserve peace by avoiding de jure independence.

Taiwan's domestic politics are fragmented, hindering national security consensus through 2028.

Cheng Li‑wun, leader of the opposition in Taiwan: ‘We do not want to become the next Ukraine’

Taiwan’s Opposition Leader Comes to U.S. With a Message Straight Out of Beijing

Hundreds rallied in Taipei to support increased defence spending against China.

Taiwan's opposition fails to impeach President Lai due to insufficient votes.

Taiwan seeks direct talks between its president and US President Donald Trump, a historic first since 1979.

China steps up military pressure amid Cheng visit

Xi softens Taiwan messaging, emphasizing opposition to independence over reunification, in a tactical shift.

Amid tensions, Beijing extends rare welcome to Taiwan's opposition leader

Kuomintang chair Cheng Li-wun returned to Taiwan after a two-week US trip.

Taiwan defense bill advances in the US

China & Taiwan Update, June 12, 2026

Two House Republicans met with Taiwan's Beijing-friendly opposition leader during her Washington visit amid Trump administration scrutiny over U.S. Taiwan policy and China's concerns about potential direct presidential dialogue.

Xi Jinping's influence grows as China's technological ambition and payment infrastructure expand globally.

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun visits China amid cross-strait tensions

Beijing revives dialogue with Taiwan opposition, but impact on policy and tensions limited

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korean leader Kim Jong-un next week, potentially delivering Trump messages on U.S.-North Korea talks while advancing China's strategic interests amid complex regional geopolitical tensions.

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun promotes cross-strait peace during her US visit.

Trump and Xi held their first summit of Trump's second term in Beijing, where both secured strategic gains including a Boeing aircraft deal and a stability framework, while Taiwan was notably absent from discussions, reflecting its marginalization in U.S.-China relations.

Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun seeks to meet Donald Trump during her US visit.

Top U.S. envoy affirms Taiwan commitments despite Trump's remarks

Will Taiwanese accept Xi Jinping’s version of ‘One China’?

Xi expresses ‘full confidence’ in China-Taiwan unity in meeting with opposition chief

Taiwan opposition leader visits China on what she calls a 'journey to peace'

Taiwan breathes a sigh of relief after the Trump-Xi summit ended without new deals or concessions on Taiwan.

KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun says the party would fight back if China attacks Taiwan despite not seeking independence.

KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun concludes a successful US visit, meeting senators and representatives to discuss Beijing relations.

China should abandon threats against Taiwan: AIT

Taipei's envoy expects a $14 billion US arms package to move forward under Trump.

Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun praises Trump's anti-independence remarks as a positive step.

When Did Who Say What To Whom: Summit Meetings As Political Theatre

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun makes rare China visit

China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says

Xi Jinping's leadership is marked by significant changes and a purge of China's top military brass.

Between Beijing and the Budget: The Domestic Realities of Taiwan’s Defense Spending Drama

Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun visits the US to promote her cross-strait vision.

People rally in protest of slashed defense spending

If they speak, Taiwan President would tell Trump China is the one undermining peace in the Strait

Taiwan opposition vote to impeach President Lai fails

Xi-Cheng meeting and the limits of peace in the Taiwan Strait

China waits to unify with Taiwan, believing time and growing capabilities will compel the island's capitulation without needing force.