"Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT) party, laid a wreath at Sun's mausoleum in Nanjing on Wednesday, in a gesture steeped in historical symbolism. The core values of Sun Yat-sen's ideal that all under heaven are equal' have always been equality, inclusiveness, and unity, Cheng said, in remarks broadcast live on Taiwanese television."
"Cheng is the first KMT leader to visit China in a decade. Her visit comes at a moment of heightened friction between Taipei and Beijing, as China continues to assert sovereignty over Taiwan while refusing to engage with President William Lai Ching-te, whom it labels a separatist."
"In the face of these concerns, the idea of thawing ties with China still appeals to some Taiwanese voters, said Wen-ti Sung, a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council's Global China Hub."
Cheng Li-wun, the KMT chairwoman, is the first party leader to visit China in a decade, seeking to meet President Xi Jinping. Her visit emphasizes the need for dialogue with Beijing, referencing Sun Yat-sen's ideals of equality and unity. Cheng's actions come during heightened tensions between Taiwan and China, as Beijing asserts sovereignty over Taiwan. Concerns about U.S. support during potential conflicts have led some Taiwanese voters to favor improved relations with China, which the KMT hopes to leverage for political gain.
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