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Taiwan opposition leader: Peace hinges on avoiding 'de jure independence'

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Taiwan's main opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun of the Kuomintang (KMT), stated that cross-strait peace can be maintained if Taipei avoids pursuing "de jure independence." Speaking at a Harvard University seminar, she emphasized the importance of both a strong military deterrent and open dialogue for stability. Cheng criticized the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) defense spending plans, advocating for a balanced approach to prevent conflict with mainland China. AI

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Taiwan opposition leader: Peace hinges on avoiding 'de jure independence'

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Yuanyue Dang ·

    KMT leader says Taiwan can preserve peace by avoiding ‘de jure independence’

    Taiwan’s main opposition leader said cross-strait peace can be maintained as long as Taipei did not move towards “de jure independence”, during her trip in the United States. Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), attended a closed-door seminar at Harvard University’s …

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