Taiwan's KMT Leader Seeks 'Reconciliation' After Historic Xi Meeting
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun calls for improved cross-strait relations after her landmark meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing shared cultural roots and hinting at slowing military buildup.
Taiwan's main opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, has called for reconciliation between the island and mainland China after her historic meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Cheng, who heads the Kuomintang (KMT) party, stressed the shared cultural heritage between Taiwan and the mainland and suggested she would advocate for a slower pace of military buildup on the island.
The meeting, which took place in Beijing, marked the first time in four years that a top Taiwan politician has visited the mainland. Cheng's comments signal a potential shift in the KMT's traditionally pro-independence stance, as the party seeks to mend ties with China and ease cross-strait tensions.
Source: Al Jazeera
