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Taiwan opposition leader discusses Beijing ties in Washington

Cheng Li-wun, the chairwoman of Taiwan's opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party, concluded a five-day visit to Washington D.C. where she engaged in discussions about cross-strait relations with Beijing. Her visit included meetings with influential US senators and representatives, as well as think tanks and Taiwanese American communities. Despite calling the trip "beyond expectations," some experts suggest concerns about her stance on certain issues may linger. AI

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

    Leader of Taiwan’s opposition KMT talks Beijing relations in Washington

    The two-week US trip by Taiwan’s main opposition leader offered Washington a different take on cross-Strait relations, although whether it will change anything remains in question, some experts said. Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun landed back in Taipei early on Tuesday,…