Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun begins ‘journey of peace’ in Shanghai

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Lawrence ChungApril 7, 2026 at 08:59 AM

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China says it will resume some ties with Taiwan after visit by opposition leader

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Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, Taiwan's opposition leader, began a six-day visit to mainland China on Tuesday, leading a 14-member delegation to Shanghai. Cheng characterized the trip as a "journey of peace," aiming to foster dialogue and communication to de-escalate tensions across the Taiwan Strait. The visit has drawn scrutiny in Taipei, particularly a planned meeting with Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping. Lawmakers from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party have expressed concerns about the KMT's engagement with Beijing and called for greater oversight. Cheng stated that "preserving peace is preserving Taiwan" as the reason for the visit.

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Preserving peace is preserving Taiwan.

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Premier Cho Jung-tai called for greater scrutiny of politically influential figures dealing with the Communist Party.

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The delegation includes three KMT vice-chairmen.

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Cheng Li-wun hopes to make the Taiwan Strait “safe”.

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Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun began a six-day visit to mainland China.

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Cho Jung-tai 40% Democratic Progressive Party 50% Taipei ×260% Xi Jinping 60% Communist Party ×260% Taiwan 70% Shanghai 70% China 70% Taiwan Strait ×280% Kuomintang (KMT) ×380% Cheng Li-wun ×490%

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taiwan strait 90% cheng li-wun 90% cross-strait relations 80% peace 70% dialogue 60% kuomintang 60% mainland china 50% communist party 50% political exchange 40%