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WED · 2026-06-10 · 01:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0610-83145
News/Cheng Li-wun talks Trump, Taiwan and a future leadership run
NSR-2026-0610-83145News Report·EN·Political Strategy

Cheng Li-wun talks Trump, Taiwan and a future leadership run

Taiwan's main opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), described US President Donald Trump's recent statements opposing Taiwan's independence as a "relatively positive first step" toward reducing tensions. In an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post on Sunday, Cheng stated that the KMT's long-standing position aligns with the "one China" principle and opposition to Taiwan independence.

Yuanyue DangSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-10 · 01:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Cheng Li-wun talks Trump, Taiwan and a future leadership run
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Briefing Summary

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Taiwan's main opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), described US President Donald Trump's recent statements opposing Taiwan's independence as a "relatively positive first step" toward reducing tensions. In an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post on Sunday, Cheng stated that the KMT's long-standing position aligns with the "one China" principle and opposition to Taiwan independence. She believes this shared political basis can help maintain the status quo across the Taiwan Strait and minimize the risk of conflict.

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Key claims

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Cheng Li-wun is chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT).

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The ‘one China’ principle and opposition to Taiwan independence have always been the Kuomintang’s stance.

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Taiwan's main opposition leader hailed US President Donald Trump’s recent comments opposing the island’s independence as a “relatively positive first step” towards reducing tensions.

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On this political basis, the status quo across the Taiwan Strait can be maintained, and the likelihood of war can be minimised.

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Taiwan’s main opposition leader hailed US President Donald Trump’s recent comments opposing the island’s independence as a “relatively positive first step” towards reducing tensions.Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), told the South China Morning Post on Sunday in an exclusive interview: “The ‘one China’ principle and opposition to Taiwan independence have always been the Kuomintang’s stance.“On this political basis, the status quo across the Taiwan-strait" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="5508" data-entity-type="location">Taiwan Strait can be maintained, and the likelihood of war can be minimised.”
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Keywords & salience

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likelihood of war
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