No more ‘cold peace’ across Taiwan Strait: former KMT chairwoman calls to rebuild trust

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Phoebe ZhangApril 3, 2026 at 01:09 PM

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Former Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Hung Hsiu-chu advocated for rebuilding trust between Taiwan and mainland China in a recent online post. Hung called for a return to the 1992 consensus, an agreement acknowledging one China with differing interpretations, as a foundation for cross-strait relations. She attributed current tensions to eroding political trust, great power rivalry, and military stand-offs, describing the situation as a "cold peace." Hung emphasized the need for visionary leadership to establish lasting peace, warning that even minor friction could escalate into a crisis without institutional security arrangements. Her statement precedes current KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun's upcoming visit to mainland China at Beijing's invitation.

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Cheng Li-wun is visiting mainland China at the invitation of Beijing.

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The 1992 consensus states there is only one China but the two sides may disagree on what that refers to.

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Hung Hsiu-chu called for a return to the 1992 consensus.

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Prevailing cross-strait tensions stem from eroding political trust, great power rivalry, and military stand-offs.

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Without institutional security arrangements, even the smallest friction could ignite a crisis.

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Cheng Li-wun 60% Taiwan 60% 1992 consensus 70% Taiwan Strait ×270% China ×270% Kuomintang (KMT) ×380% Beijing ×380% Hung Hsiu-chu ×290%

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cross-strait relations 100% taiwan strait 80% mutual trust 70% 1992 consensus 70% china 60% kmt 60% cold peace 50% beijing 50% political trust 50% military stand-offs 40%

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