#Cross-Strait Relations

KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun heads to mainland China April 7–12, possibly meeting Xi Jinping, as her party fractures over defense spending and the US-China rivalry.

KMT chairperson Cheng Li-wun accepts Xi Jinping's invitation for an April visit to China, the first by a sitting KMT leader in nearly a decade. What does it mean for Taiwan's security and cross-strait stability?

Beijing slams Taiwan President William Lai's 2026 New Year speech. Analysis of the defense vows, 'peace destroyer' rhetoric, and cross-strait tensions.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te vows to defend sovereignty following China's Justice Mission 2025 drills. 2026 is identified as a crucial year for regional security.

Intensifying political conflict in Taiwan, including opposition to defense spending, is raising concerns among foreign officials that crucial international support for the island could be at risk.