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Taiwan's KMT chief discusses defense cooperation with US lawmakers

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Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) party chairwoman, Cheng Li-wun, met with US lawmakers, including Senator Steve Daines, in Washington. Cheng emphasized the KMT's commitment to defense cooperation with the US and stated the party does not oppose American arms sales to Taiwan. She also highlighted the KMT's legislative support for a significant defense budget, aiming for a balance between security needs and financial prudence. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Xinlu Liang ·

    KMT chief Cheng Li-wun meets Trump ally Steve Daines in Washington

    The leader of Taiwan’s main opposition Kuomintang met Trump ally Steve Daines and other US lawmakers in Washington on Wednesday. In those talks, KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun outlined the party’s position on defence and energy, saying her party did not oppose American arms sales to…

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