politics

April 17, 2026

There’s only one way to resolve the Taiwan question

During a moment of rising tensions, the opposition turns to rapprochement with mainland China – the only viable path forward

There’s only one way to resolve the Taiwan question

TL;DR

  • Taiwan's opposition KMT party leader, Cheng Li-wun, visited mainland China for six days, meeting with President Xi Jinping.
  • The visit aimed to reopen political channels for dialogue and reduce tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
  • The KMT emphasizes the 1992 Consensus and opposition to Taiwanese independence as the path to peace, contrasting with the ruling DPP's policies.
  • The DPP has been criticized for dismantling stable cross-Strait relations by refusing to endorse the 'one Chinese nation' principle.
  • The trip resulted in ten new initiatives, including a regular communication mechanism between the KMT and CPC, support for youth exchanges, tourism, and trade.
  • The article suggests that the DPP's strategy of relying on foreign powers has increased Taiwan's isolation and risk.
  • Public demand for stability and restored exchanges is growing in Taiwan due to economic uncertainty and perceived lack of security.
  • The KMT's engagement is presented as a necessary alternative channel for dialogue, given the DPP government's failure to engage with Beijing.

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