Geopolitical Politics
Taiwan’s Opposition Leader Says Talking to China Is the Island’s Best DefenseTime Magazine · Aug 15
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Cheng Li-wun
Person · Head_of_state · Taiwan · 520 dispatches indexed · last seen Aug 24, 2026
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Geopolitical Conflict
Beware the Red Wave of Chinese Military ActivityBeware the Red Wave of Chinese Military Activity
Daily Signal · Aug 1
Other
Drama DiplomacyDrama Diplomacy
China Media Project · Jul 12
International Relations
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun to visit China ahead of Trump trip, raising cross-strait tensionsTaiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun to visit China ahead of Trump trip, raising cross-strait tensions
Malay Mail · Jul 5
International Relations
Is the US trying to sway Taiwan’s KMT by receiving its legislative speaker?The US receives Taiwan's legislative speaker to strengthen ties with the island's main opposition Kuomintang party.
South China Morning Post · Jun 26
International Relations
Taiwan – China: President Lai urges Beijing to abandon expansionismTaiwan'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.
AsiaNews · Jun 19
International Relations
Taiwan KMT chief's US trip boosts her profile as defense questions persistTaiwan's KMT leader Cheng Li-wun boosts her profile with a US trip.
Nikkei Asia · Jun 16
Other
China & Taiwan Update, June 12, 2026China & Taiwan Update, June 12, 2026
American Enterprise Institute - AEI · Jun 13
International Relations
KMT chief Cheng Li-wun meets Trump ally Steve Daines in WashingtonKMT chief Cheng Li-wun meets US lawmakers in Washington, valuing defense cooperation with the US.
South China Morning Post · Jun 11
Geopolitical Conflict
The Taiwan crisis nobody is watchingThe Taiwan crisis nobody is watching
Australian Broadcasting Corporation · Jun 8
Other
Washington Times · Jun 7
Defense & Arms Transfers
Taiwan frets as U.S. withholds weaponsTaiwan frets as U.S. withholds weapons
Axios · Jun 6
International Relations
KMT leader says Taiwan can preserve peace by avoiding ‘de jure independence’KMT leader Cheng Li-wun says Taiwan can preserve peace by avoiding de jure independence.
South China Morning Post · Jun 5
Geopolitical Politics
National Security Without Consensus: Taiwan’s Domestic Politics Through 2028Taiwan's domestic politics are fragmented, hindering national security consensus through 2028.
Asia Society · Jun 4
Geopolitical Politics
Cheng Li‑wun, leader of the opposition in Taiwan: ‘We do not want to become the next Ukraine’Cheng Li‑wun, leader of the opposition in Taiwan: ‘We do not want to become the next Ukraine’
EL PAÍS English · Jun 2
International Relations
Taiwan’s Opposition Leader Comes to U.S. With a Message Straight Out of BeijingTaiwan’s Opposition Leader Comes to U.S. With a Message Straight Out of Beijing
WSJ · Jun 1
Geopolitical Conflict
Hundreds rally in Taipei over defence spending cutsHundreds rallied in Taipei to support increased defence spending against China.
The Hindu · May 23
Geopolitical Politics
Losing the Ambiguity, Missing the Strategy: US Policy Towards Taiwan in FluxLosing the Ambiguity, Missing the Strategy: US Policy Towards Taiwan in Flux
fpri · Aug 1
International Relations
Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te: Democratic Taiwan Will Never Become China’s TaiwanTaiwan's President Lai Ching-te declared his democratic nation will never become "China's Taiwan," asserting existing sovereignty while facing pressure from Beijing's reunification demands and Washington's conditional defense commitments amid geopolitical tensions.
The Eastern Herald · Jul 20
International Relations
Why More Taiwanese Support ‘One China’ for Talks With BeijingWhy More Taiwanese Support ‘One China’ for Talks With Beijing
dominotheory · Jul 7
International Relations
Taiwan opposition leader says Xi meeting avoided 'reunification' talkTaiwan opposition leader says Xi meeting avoided 'reunification' talk
NPR · Jul 5
International Relations
Amid tensions, Beijing extends rare welcome to Taiwan's opposition leaderAmid tensions, Beijing extends rare welcome to Taiwan's opposition leader
NPR · Jun 20
International Relations
KMT Chair Returns From Her US TourKuomintang chair Cheng Li-wun returned to Taiwan after a two-week US trip.
The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine · Jun 17
Defense & Arms Transfers
Taiwan defense bill advances in the USTaiwan defense bill advances in the US
Taipei Times · Jun 13
Other
China & Taiwan Update, June 12, 2026China & Taiwan Update, June 12, 2026
Institute for the Study of War · Jun 13
International Relations
Two House Republicans to meet with the leader of Taiwan's Beijing-friendly opposition partyTwo 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.
Washington Times · Jun 11
Geopolitical Politics
Xi JinpingXi Jinping's influence grows as China's technological ambition and payment infrastructure expand globally.
The Economist · Jun 8
International Relations
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun visits China amid cross-strait tensionsTaiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun visits China amid cross-strait tensions
Firstpost · Jun 7
International Relations
Beijing revives dialogue with Taiwan opposition, but impact on policy and tensions limitedBeijing revives dialogue with Taiwan opposition, but impact on policy and tensions limited
CNA · Jun 6
International Relations
China’s Xi to visit Kim in North Korea next weekChinese 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.
Washington Times · Jun 5
International Relations
Taiwan opposition leader promotes cross-strait peace during US tripTaiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun promotes cross-strait peace during her US visit.
South China Morning Post · Jun 3
International Relations
Between the Two Summits: Taiwan’s Quiet MarginalisationTrump 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 Insight · Jun 2
International Relations
Why Taiwan’s opposition leader wants to meet Trump during her US visitTaiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun seeks to meet Donald Trump during her US visit.
The Independent · Jun 1
International Relations
Top U.S. envoy affirms Taiwan commitments despite Trump's remarksTop U.S. envoy affirms Taiwan commitments despite Trump's remarks
Focus Taiwan · May 23
International Relations
The Illusion of "Taiwan Doesn’t Have to Choose"The Illusion of "Taiwan Doesn’t Have to Choose"
Taiwan Insight · Aug 1
International Relations
The KMT’s Wager: Courting China Without Becoming Its InstrumentThe KMT seeks a less risky approach to cross-strait relations, courting China without becoming its instrument.
National Security Journal · Jul 20
Geopolitical Politics
China-friendly KMT stunts Taiwan’s attempt to grow into a fully formed hedgehogChina-friendly KMT stunts Taiwan’s attempt to grow into a fully formed hedgehog
The Strategist | ASPI's analysis and commentary site · Jul 6
International Relations
Trump ally Steve Daines rejects claims of talks with KMT leaderTrump ally Steve Daines denies meeting with KMT leader Cheng Li-wun, claiming she only met his staff.
South China Morning Post · Jul 1
Geopolitical Conflict
KMT would fight back should Beijing attack, Cheng saysKMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun says the party would fight back if China attacks Taiwan despite not seeking independence.
Taipei Times · Jun 19
International Relations
Leader of Taiwan’s KMT Cheng Li-wun talks Beijing relations in WashingtonKMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun concludes a successful US visit, meeting senators and representatives to discuss Beijing relations.
South China Morning Post · Jun 16
International Relations
China should abandon threats against Taiwan: AITChina should abandon threats against Taiwan: AIT
Taipei Times · Jun 13
Defense & Arms Transfers
Taipei envoy sees US$14 billion arms package moving ahead under TrumpTaipei's envoy expects a $14 billion US arms package to move forward under Trump.
South China Morning Post · Jun 11
International Relations
Cheng Li-wun talks Trump, Taiwan and a future leadership runTaiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun praises Trump's anti-independence remarks as a positive step.
South China Morning Post · Jun 10
Other
When Did Who Say What To Whom: Summit Meetings As Political TheatreWhen Did Who Say What To Whom: Summit Meetings As Political Theatre
Taiwan Insight · Jun 8
International Relations
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun makes rare China visitTaiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun makes rare China visit
DW · Jun 7
International Relations
China should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat saysChina should abandon threats against Taiwan, US diplomat says
Reuters · Jun 6
Geopolitical Politics
Xi JinpingXi Jinping's leadership is marked by significant changes and a purge of China's top military brass.
The Economist · Jun 5
Geopolitical Politics
Between Beijing and the Budget: The Domestic Realities of Taiwan’s Defense Spending DramaBetween Beijing and the Budget: The Domestic Realities of Taiwan’s Defense Spending Drama
War on the Rocks · Jun 2
International Relations
Can Taiwanese opposition leader pull off balancing act during US trip?Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun visits the US to promote her cross-strait vision.
South China Morning Post · Jun 1
Geopolitical Politics
People rally in protest of slashed defense spendingPeople rally in protest of slashed defense spending
Taipei Times · May 23