A forum in New York featuring Taiwan’s opposition chairwoman was briefly brought to a halt when an audience member identifying himself as a Chinese national challenged her over communist China’s intentions toward Taiwan.
Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) and a possible contender in the island’s 2028 presidential race, is visiting the United States less than two months after meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping during a trip to China. In Taiwan, the KMT is known today for its pro-Beijing leaning, while the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is more aligned with Western interests.
On June 8, Cheng outlined her vision for future cross-strait relations and discussed ways to maintain peace across the Taiwan Strait during an hour-long conversation hosted by the New York-based think tank Asia Society. The conversation was followed by a roughly 30-minute question-and-answer session….
Taiwan Opposition Leader Faces Heated Challenge From Audience Member at New York Event
