Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is Taiwan's main opposition party, but recent news articles focus on the Kuomintang (KMT), its main rival. The KMT, led by Cheng Li-wun, has been making headlines for her upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. This visit is significant as it marks the first time a sitting KMT chairperson has met with the Communist Party leadership in over a decade. The KMT's prospects in upcoming elections are also being watched closely. In contrast, the DPP, led by William Lai Ching-te, has been facing criticism for its handling of Taiwan's semiconductor industry and its relations with China. The recent news articles suggest that the KMT is trying to promote cross-strait peace, while the DPP is warning about the potential risks of economic access being used as a political tool.