Taiwan opposition leader to make 'peace' visit to China, first in 10 years
Taiwan's main opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, will make a rare trip to China to build cross-strait 'peace' and meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit comes as the US intensifies pressure on Taiwanese opposition lawmakers to approve a proposal for defense purchases, including billions of dollars worth of US weapons, to deter a potential Chinese attack.
Taiwan's main opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, will visit China on Tuesday. This is the first visit by a sitting chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT) to China in 10 years. Cheng wants to build cross-strait 'peace' and meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit is seen as an opportunity for Beijing to increase its influence over Taiwan. The KMT has long advocated for closer relations with China, which claims Taiwan as part of its territory. Cheng's visit comes as the US pressures Taiwanese opposition lawmakers to approve a defense purchase proposal. The proposal includes billions of dollars worth of US weapons to deter a potential Chinese attack.
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