Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease Washington's concerns over China stance during US trip
Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun visited Washington to address concerns regarding her party's stance on China. She met with US lawmakers to clarify the KMT's position following criticism over reduced defense spending.
Why it matters
The diplomatic tension highlights the delicate balance of Taiwan's defense policy and its relationship with the United States amidst rising regional security concerns.
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), has been on a two-week US trip following her April visit to China, where she met President Xi Jinping.
The report balances the KMT's perspective with the concerns of US China hawks, maintaining a neutral reporting style.
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