KMT Chair Cheng Li-wen Visits Queens Botanical Garden, Uses Orchid Metaphor for Taiwan's Commitment to Peace
Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wen visited the Queens Botanical Garden in New York on June 8 (U.S. time), using the metaphor of a Taiwanese orchid to symbolize Taiwan's spirit of upholding peace, and conveyed to the U.S. side the hope for promoting cross-strait peace and East Asian stability.
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Wang Cheng-chung, Taipei, June 10) The Kuomintang (KMT) announced today that party Chairperson Cheng Li-wen visited the Queens Botanical Garden in New York on June 8. Cheng used the metaphor of the "Taiwanese orchid," which possesses both endurance and elegance, to symbolize Taiwan's precious spirit of upholding peace. Cheng stated that the core purpose of this trip was to convey to the U.S. side the hope for "promoting peace across the Taiwan Strait and stability in East Asia."
The KMT issued a press release stating that Cheng led a delegation to visit the Queens Botanical Garden on June 8 (U.S. time) and exchanged views with U.S. political figures including New York State Assemblymembers Ron Kim and Nily Rozic, as well as Starry Yan, Director of the Queens Borough President's Office of Immigrant Affairs.
In her speech, Cheng stated that the most important core purpose of this visit to the U.S. was to convey to the American side the hope for "promoting peace across the Taiwan Strait and stability in East Asia." She noted that the tense situation in the Taiwan Strait poses significant risks for the future, and that the KMT, based in Taiwan, must shoulder the responsibility of steering the strait towards peace and stability, preventing the U.S. from being drawn into an unnecessary war, and jointly creating a new vision of peace, stability, and prosperity in East Asia.
Cheng expressed her hope that the U.S. would continue to play a key leadership role in the Asia-Pacific region, actively reversing the current trend of tension and conflict in the area. Through substantive cooperation between Taiwan, the U.S., and the international community, she called for jointly creating lasting peace and leading the Asia-Pacific region towards a more mutually beneficial and prosperous new situation.
The KMT stated that the Queens Botanical Garden is actively preparing for the "13th Taiwan International Orchid Show." Cheng specifically used the beautiful qualities of the "Taiwanese orchid," which combines endurance and elegance, as a metaphor for Taiwan's precious spirit of upholding peace. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150610
The KMT issued a press release stating that Cheng led a delegation to visit the Queens Botanical Garden on June 8 (U.S. time) and exchanged views with U.S. political figures including New York State Assemblymembers Ron Kim and Nily Rozic, as well as Starry Yan, Director of the Queens Borough President's Office of Immigrant Affairs.
In her speech, Cheng stated that the most important core purpose of this visit to the U.S. was to convey to the American side the hope for "promoting peace across the Taiwan Strait and stability in East Asia." She noted that the tense situation in the Taiwan Strait poses significant risks for the future, and that the KMT, based in Taiwan, must shoulder the responsibility of steering the strait towards peace and stability, preventing the U.S. from being drawn into an unnecessary war, and jointly creating a new vision of peace, stability, and prosperity in East Asia.
Cheng expressed her hope that the U.S. would continue to play a key leadership role in the Asia-Pacific region, actively reversing the current trend of tension and conflict in the area. Through substantive cooperation between Taiwan, the U.S., and the international community, she called for jointly creating lasting peace and leading the Asia-Pacific region towards a more mutually beneficial and prosperous new situation.
The KMT stated that the Queens Botanical Garden is actively preparing for the "13th Taiwan International Orchid Show." Cheng specifically used the beautiful qualities of the "Taiwanese orchid," which combines endurance and elegance, as a metaphor for Taiwan's precious spirit of upholding peace. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150610
FAQ
Why did Cheng Li-wen use the orchid metaphor?
She believes the Taiwanese orchid's combination of endurance and elegance reflects Taiwan's spirit of upholding peace.
What was the main outcome of this visit?
It directly conveyed the hope for cross-strait peace and East Asian stability to U.S. lawmakers and clarified the KMT's position.
What is the orchid show at Queens Botanical Garden?
It is the 13th Taiwan International Orchid Show, an event showcasing Taiwanese orchid culture, currently being prepared.