"Cheng Li-wun's trip to China could make or break the party's prospects in upcoming elections, as the Taiwanese public will be watching closely."
"Cheng aims to show that Taiwan and China are not destined for war, nor do they need to remain on the brink of military conflict."
"The KMT has long sold itself as the party that can work most effectively with China, but its political power has waned in recent years."
Cheng Li-wun's visit to China is pivotal for the Kuomintang's electoral prospects. The trip includes meetings with Xi Jinping and visits to significant sites. Cheng aims to demonstrate that Taiwan and China can avoid conflict. The KMT's influence has declined in recent years, losing the last three presidential elections to the DPP. Despite local election successes, the party's ability to engage with China is under scrutiny as Taiwanese nationalism rises.
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