KMT chair’s China trip subsidized by democracy foundation
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The Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) chairwoman's trip to China was subsidized by the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy, which is mainly funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The trip has sparked controversy and raised questions about the use of public funds for exchanges with China.
The KMT confirmed that Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun's trip to China was subsidized by the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy. The trip cost NT$4.8 million and was part of a 'journey of peace' where Cheng met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The foundation is chaired by Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu and was established to promote democratic values. However, it was sanctioned by Chinese authorities in 2022 for being associated with Taiwanese separatists. The DPP has questioned the use of public funds for the trip, saying it doesn't align with the foundation's mission. The KMT has defended the trip, saying it demonstrates Taiwan's democratic system.
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