Taiwan Opposition Leader to Meet Xi Jinping in Beijing
Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun will visit China from April 7 at Xi Jinping's invitation, aiming to promote cross-strait peace. Cheng, a 56-year-old lawyer, won 51.4% of the vote at the party congress in October and is seen as a strong candidate for Taiwan's 2028 presidential election. Her party, with allies, holds a majority in Taipei's parliament. She positions herself as an alternative to President Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party, who took office in May 2024.
Key facts
- Cheng Li-wun visits China from April 7 at Xi Jinping's invitation.
- Cheng is chairwoman of the opposition Kuomintang party.
- She won 51.4% of the vote at a party congress in October.
- She is considered a strong candidate for Taiwan's 2028 presidential election.
- Kuomintang with allies holds a majority in Taipei's parliament.
- Cheng presents herself as an alternative to President Lai Ching-te.
- Lai Ching-te of the DPP has been in office since May 2024.
- Cheng aims to bring a 'warm spring' to cross-strait relations.
Entities
Institutions
- Kuomintang
- Democratic Progressive Party
Locations
- China
- Taiwan
- Beijing
- Taipei