Taiwanese KMT leader Cheng Li‑wun plans US visit in June after meeting Xi
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 01:00 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
Opposition leader Cheng Li‑wun of the Kuomintang announced plans to travel to the United States in June, seeking to build on political momentum from her recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The trip is intended to test her message on cross‑strait issues and strengthen ties with Washington.
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