Kuomintang
Coverage of Kuomintang in the Nexus archive.
- Chinese woman, 93, ‘reunites’ with Korean war husband 70 years later via restored photo
A 93-year-old Chinese woman, Zhao Cuifen, emotionally reunited with her husband, Zhang Zhixin, through a restored photo 70 years after he was lost in the Korean War. The couple married in the 1950s before Zhang enlisted and was involved in a 1953 battle on Dongshan Island.
- Why is Taiwan’s KMT calling for the government to spend billions more on drones?
Taiwan’s Kuomintang (KMT) rejected a government spending package and proposed a higher-budget alternative to enhance military unmanned vehicle capabilities and expand the drone sector. The move highlights a cross-party consensus on the importance of unmanned systems for Taiwan’s future defense.
- Is the US trying to sway Taiwan’s KMT by receiving its legislative speaker?
Taiwanese Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu's visit to Washington, along with recent trips by other KMT members, reflects a US effort to strengthen ties with Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) amid political uncertainty after the 2028 leadership election.
- KMT accuses DPP of targeting Taiwan’s farmers over trade ties with mainland
Taiwan’s Kuomintang (KMT) accuses the government of targeting farmers by investigating five agricultural groups for participating in a mainland forum. The Mainland Affairs Council referred the groups to the Ministry of Agriculture after they signed cooperation deals at the Straits Forum in Fujian province.
- KMT chief Cheng Li-wun meets Trump ally Steve Daines in Washington
The leader of Taiwan's main opposition Kuomintang met with Trump ally Steve Daines and other US lawmakers in Washington. She outlined the party's position on defense and energy, supporting American arms sales to the island.
- Cheng Li-wun talks Trump, Taiwan and a future leadership run
Taiwan’s Kuomintang (KMT) leader Cheng Li-wun praised US President Donald Trump’s comments opposing Taiwan independence as a positive step toward reducing tensions. She emphasized the KMT’s adherence to the 'one China' principle and maintaining the status quo across the Taiwan Strait.
- KMT leader says Taiwan can preserve peace by avoiding ‘de jure independence’
Taiwan's main opposition leader stated cross-strait peace can be maintained if Taipei avoids 'de jure independence'. Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Kuomintang, made the remarks during a Harvard University seminar in the United States.
- Taiwan opposition leader promotes cross-strait peace during US trip
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun is promoting cross-strait peace during a US visit, urging Beijing and Washington to pursue reconciliation and cooperation to avoid war. The trip by a Kuomintang delegation has drawn attention from Beijing, Taipei, and Washington.
- Between Beijing and the Budget: The Domestic Realities of Taiwan’s Defense Spending Drama
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passed a $25 billion defense budget after a six-month stalemate, ending a legislative deadlock that strained U.S.-Taiwanese relations. A bipartisan open letter from U.S. senators and a controversial 'peace' visit by Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun highlighted tensions.
- Can Taiwanese opposition leader pull off balancing act during US trip?
Taiwan’s main opposition leader is due to arrive in the United States for a politically sensitive two-week visit. The Kuomintang delegation, led by the party’s chairwoman Cheng Li-wun, will visit San Francisco, Boston, New York, and Washington for meetings.
- China Unveils Taiwan Goodwill Steps After Rare Opposition Talks
China announced goodwill measures toward Taiwan following rare talks with Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun. The meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Cheng Li-wun in Beijing highlights efforts to engage with Taiwan's opposition.
- China's Xi meets Taiwan opposition leader ahead of key summit with Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun of the Kuomintang (KMT) ahead of a key summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. The meeting aimed to pursue peace, but Taiwan's ruling party expressed concerns it could undermine their democracy.
- Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. This marks the Kuomintang's first sitting leader visit to China in a decade.
- Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi Jinping in Beijing
Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, marking the Kuomintang's first sitting leader visit to China in a decade. The meeting highlights cross-strait political engagement.
- Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader people on both sides of strait are Chinese in rare meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Taiwan's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun in a rare visit, emphasizing shared Chinese identity and peace. The meeting, the first in a decade, sparked controversy in Taiwan over Cheng's perceived closeness to China.