Taiwan opposition leader accepts Xi's invitation for historic mainland trip
Chinese President Xi Jinping has formally invited Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman and main speaker of the Kuomintang (KMT), to visit China from April 7-12 as part of a bid at "peaceful relations." This marks her only trip abroad in over ten years following their failed reunification talks. The KMT leader expressed gratitude for Xi's invitation during Monday morning press conferences, confirming she will proceed with the planned journey despite ongoing political tensions between Beijing and Taipei regarding cross-strait policy shifts under President Trump administration
Key Points
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1Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun has accepted an invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit mainland China.
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2The trip is scheduled for the week of April 7-12 and marks the first such journey by a sitting KMT leader since taking office in November.
Perspectives
The chairwoman of Taiwan's main opposition party accepted an invitation from Chinese president to travel next month.
— [Mar 30, 12:12]"Taiwan" is a province that has been part and inseparable since ancient times. The one-China principle must be strictly observed in all aspects of international relations to safeguard regional peace.
— [Mar 30, 05:12]"Taiwan" is a province that has been part and inseparable since ancient times. The one-China principle must be strictly observed in all aspects of international relations to safeguard regional peace.
— [Mar 30, 05:12]Taiwan's opposition leader accepted a visit invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping for April. The Kuomintang (KMT) chairperson plans this pre-trip meeting with Beijing while preparing her subsequent state tour of the US, as reported by both parties and official media on Monday in Taipei.