Cheng Li-wen: Visiting the US in June to Explain the Peace Message of the Cheng-Xi Meeting
KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wen plans to visit the US in June for about 10 days to communicate a peace message to think tanks and key figures. She also expressed optimism regarding inter-party cooperation for the year-end local elections.
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(CNA Reporter Liu Guan-ting, Taipei, 27th) KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wen plans to visit the United States in June. She stated today that she will undertake a trip of about 10 days to explain the peace message conveyed by the Cheng-Xi meeting to important US figures and think tank scholars. As for whether she will meet with US State Department officials, it is not convenient to disclose at this time, and related arrangements are being actively made.
During a radio interview this morning, when asked if goals had been set for the year-end local elections, Cheng said that setting goals would mean giving up on difficult constituencies. She will not give up on any county or city, so she will not state a goal. Currently, a lot of energy has been invested in difficult constituencies, and they are playing for real in every place, giving their all.
Talking about the election outlook for the end of the year, Cheng said she is cautiously optimistic. Facts have proven that so far, everyone's worries have been overblown; the nomination process was smooth and proceeded largely as expected. The Blue-White alliance has also been very smooth, and they are on very good terms with the People's Party.
The host asked if she is also on very good terms with Ko Wen-je, the founding chairman of the People's Party. Cheng laughed and said she doesn't need to be on very good terms with everyone in the People's Party. Ko Wen-je currently has his own dilemmas, such as legal issues; if he wants his case to return to the normal judicial track, there must be a change of ruling party. Ko Wen-je is very smart and clearly understands the current situation.
Cheng stated that so far, Ko Wen-je is friendly and positive about the Blue-White alliance, and there will be no problem. They are mentally prepared for subsequent election tests; the KMT's goal is to keep its original seats and strive for breakthroughs.
Regarding Taichung Mayor Lu Xiu-yen's active campaign support, Cheng said she met with Lu before her own US visit and asked Lu to support campaigns across Taiwan. There is no contradiction between them regarding campaign support; everyone knows the 2026 local elections are very important.
As for whether Lu Xiu-yen is the KMT's presidential candidate for 2028, Cheng said those being discussed include Lu Xiu-yen, Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, and herself. But it is too early to say; she never thinks about such distant and illusory things.
Regarding her planned visit to the US in June, Cheng pointed out that the visit will last about 10 days, not too long but not too short either. It's a rare trip, and she hopes to communicate as much as possible with overseas Chinese in various places. She will also actively arrange meetings with important US figures to personally explain the messages conveyed by the Cheng-Xi meeting and issues that need deep communication between Taiwan and the US.
Cheng mentioned that she originally didn't plan to go to Boston, but because Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) both extended invitations for very high-level exchanges, she adjusted her itinerary. As for whether she will meet with US State Department officials, it is not convenient to disclose at this time, and related arrangements are being actively made. She remains optimistic about the results of the US visit and hopes the final outcome will exceed expectations. (Editors: Lin Ke-lun, Wan Shu-zhang) 1150427
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During a radio interview this morning, when asked if goals had been set for the year-end local elections, Cheng said that setting goals would mean giving up on difficult constituencies. She will not give up on any county or city, so she will not state a goal. Currently, a lot of energy has been invested in difficult constituencies, and they are playing for real in every place, giving their all.
Talking about the election outlook for the end of the year, Cheng said she is cautiously optimistic. Facts have proven that so far, everyone's worries have been overblown; the nomination process was smooth and proceeded largely as expected. The Blue-White alliance has also been very smooth, and they are on very good terms with the People's Party.
The host asked if she is also on very good terms with Ko Wen-je, the founding chairman of the People's Party. Cheng laughed and said she doesn't need to be on very good terms with everyone in the People's Party. Ko Wen-je currently has his own dilemmas, such as legal issues; if he wants his case to return to the normal judicial track, there must be a change of ruling party. Ko Wen-je is very smart and clearly understands the current situation.
Cheng stated that so far, Ko Wen-je is friendly and positive about the Blue-White alliance, and there will be no problem. They are mentally prepared for subsequent election tests; the KMT's goal is to keep its original seats and strive for breakthroughs.
Regarding Taichung Mayor Lu Xiu-yen's active campaign support, Cheng said she met with Lu before her own US visit and asked Lu to support campaigns across Taiwan. There is no contradiction between them regarding campaign support; everyone knows the 2026 local elections are very important.
As for whether Lu Xiu-yen is the KMT's presidential candidate for 2028, Cheng said those being discussed include Lu Xiu-yen, Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, and herself. But it is too early to say; she never thinks about such distant and illusory things.
Regarding her planned visit to the US in June, Cheng pointed out that the visit will last about 10 days, not too long but not too short either. It's a rare trip, and she hopes to communicate as much as possible with overseas Chinese in various places. She will also actively arrange meetings with important US figures to personally explain the messages conveyed by the Cheng-Xi meeting and issues that need deep communication between Taiwan and the US.
Cheng mentioned that she originally didn't plan to go to Boston, but because Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) both extended invitations for very high-level exchanges, she adjusted her itinerary. As for whether she will meet with US State Department officials, it is not convenient to disclose at this time, and related arrangements are being actively made. She remains optimistic about the results of the US visit and hopes the final outcome will exceed expectations. (Editors: Lin Ke-lun, Wan Shu-zhang) 1150427
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