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

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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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