Cheng Li-wen accepts foreign media interview, most hopes to meet Trump during US visit
Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wen stated in an interview with Bloomberg News that she hopes to meet with former US President Donald Trump during her visit to the US, if possible, to convey a message of cross-strait peace and stability and gain his recognition and support. She emphasized the importance of establishing a lasting peaceful relationship, not just during Trump's tenure.
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（Central News Agency reporter Wang Cheng-Chung, Taipei 30th）Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wen today accepted an exclusive interview with Bloomberg News. She stated that if possible, she hopes to meet with US President Trump during her visit to the US to convey a message of cross-strait peace and stability and gain Trump's recognition and support. She believes that achieving peace across the entire region, cross-strait peace, and world peace would also be very important for Trump's historical legacy.
The KMT Cultural and Communications Committee today issued a press release stating that Cheng Li-wen directly said in her interview with Bloomberg News today that the highest-level person she hopes to meet during her US visit, "if possible, would naturally be US President Trump." She hopes this US visit can convey a message of cross-strait peace and stability, and that this willingness and possibility can receive Trump's recognition and support.
Cheng Li-wen stated that Trump had previously said that he would absolutely not allow a cross-strait war to happen during his term when facing the potential cross-strait conflict in 2027. However, she hopes that peace will not be limited to Trump's tenure but will be a sustainable and institutionalized peaceful relationship.
Cheng Li-wen pointed out that since the world is quite pessimistic about cross-strait relations, even believing that military conflict will break out sooner or later, from Taiwan's perspective, war must be avoided at all costs. Therefore, she must obtain similar goodwill from Beijing, especially from CPC General Secretary Xi Jinping himself, hoping to strengthen and create a sustainable peaceful relationship across the strait, and carry this message during her visit to the United States.
Cheng Li-wen stated that because US understanding and support are critical, everyone should work together towards achieving peace rather than focusing all their energy on "what if a war breaks out."
Cheng Li-wen pointed out that although Trump is viewed by the outside world as unconventional and unpredictable, if he can create peace across the entire region, cross-strait peace, and world peace, she believes it would be very important for Trump's historical legacy.
Cheng Li-wen expressed optimism about the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting. She believes that if the leaders of the United States and China can accumulate mutual goodwill and trust, it will be very important for the entire world.
Regarding the rumor that China hopes Trump will change his rhetoric from not supporting Taiwan independence to opposing Taiwan independence, Cheng Li-wen pointed out that in her observation, mainland China will reiterate its political bottom line of "one China, opposing Taiwan independence." However, she does not want Taiwan to become a bargaining chip at the negotiating table. Cross-strait and regional peace should be created jointly by everyone, and Taiwan should have a say and initiative in cross-strait relations, not have its fate decided by others.
Regarding US arms sales, Cheng Li-wen stated that the key is not the numbers, but rather Taiwan's need for defense capabilities that can truly defend itself. The KMT fully supports US arms sales, but it is impossible to grant blank authorization for parts without content. The KMT promises that once the US issues the letter of offer and acceptance, it will immediately enter legislative review and there will be no delays or obstructions.
Cheng Li-wen pointed out that the KMT supports indigenous defense, but it is undeniable that under the DPP's administration, there might be corruption and illegal activities disguised as indigenous defense. This is what the KMT needs to fully guard against. (Editor: Su Lung-Chi) 1150430
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The KMT Cultural and Communications Committee today issued a press release stating that Cheng Li-wen directly said in her interview with Bloomberg News today that the highest-level person she hopes to meet during her US visit, "if possible, would naturally be US President Trump." She hopes this US visit can convey a message of cross-strait peace and stability, and that this willingness and possibility can receive Trump's recognition and support.
Cheng Li-wen stated that Trump had previously said that he would absolutely not allow a cross-strait war to happen during his term when facing the potential cross-strait conflict in 2027. However, she hopes that peace will not be limited to Trump's tenure but will be a sustainable and institutionalized peaceful relationship.
Cheng Li-wen pointed out that since the world is quite pessimistic about cross-strait relations, even believing that military conflict will break out sooner or later, from Taiwan's perspective, war must be avoided at all costs. Therefore, she must obtain similar goodwill from Beijing, especially from CPC General Secretary Xi Jinping himself, hoping to strengthen and create a sustainable peaceful relationship across the strait, and carry this message during her visit to the United States.
Cheng Li-wen stated that because US understanding and support are critical, everyone should work together towards achieving peace rather than focusing all their energy on "what if a war breaks out."
Cheng Li-wen pointed out that although Trump is viewed by the outside world as unconventional and unpredictable, if he can create peace across the entire region, cross-strait peace, and world peace, she believes it would be very important for Trump's historical legacy.
Cheng Li-wen expressed optimism about the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting. She believes that if the leaders of the United States and China can accumulate mutual goodwill and trust, it will be very important for the entire world.
Regarding the rumor that China hopes Trump will change his rhetoric from not supporting Taiwan independence to opposing Taiwan independence, Cheng Li-wen pointed out that in her observation, mainland China will reiterate its political bottom line of "one China, opposing Taiwan independence." However, she does not want Taiwan to become a bargaining chip at the negotiating table. Cross-strait and regional peace should be created jointly by everyone, and Taiwan should have a say and initiative in cross-strait relations, not have its fate decided by others.
Regarding US arms sales, Cheng Li-wen stated that the key is not the numbers, but rather Taiwan's need for defense capabilities that can truly defend itself. The KMT fully supports US arms sales, but it is impossible to grant blank authorization for parts without content. The KMT promises that once the US issues the letter of offer and acceptance, it will immediately enter legislative review and there will be no delays or obstructions.
Cheng Li-wen pointed out that the KMT supports indigenous defense, but it is undeniable that under the DPP's administration, there might be corruption and illegal activities disguised as indigenous defense. This is what the KMT needs to fully guard against. (Editor: Su Lung-Chi) 1150430
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