Cheng Li-wen
Cheng Li-wen is a former lawmaker of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) known for her pro-China stance and advocacy for the '1992 consensus,' which she views as essential for maintaining peace across the Taiwan Strait. Recently, she has been in the news as one of the leading candidates for the KMT chairperson election, where concerns have been raised about her and her fellow candidates’ underestimation of China's threat and their skepticism towards strengthening Taiwan's defense in alignment with U.S. expectations.
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Cheng Li-wen is the Chairwoman of the KMT who plans to visit China if her party returns to power.
EDITORIAL: Staying alert to pro-China rhetoric
Taiwan· 2026-02-13
Cheng Li-Wen, the chairperson of the Kuomintang, placed special emphasis on the forum's discussions regarding Taiwan's industrial development.
國共智庫論壇北京舉行 雙方堅持九二共識反台獨 (15:02) - 20260203 - 兩岸 - 即時新聞
Hong Kong· 2026-02-03
KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wen is embroiled in controversy over worshipping a spy.
中國 - 20251112 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-11-12
Cheng Li-wen, the Chairwoman of the KMT, stated that the memorial was not to commemorate a CCP spy.
Memorial not focused on spy: KMT’s ChengTaiwan· 2025-11-08
Cheng Li-wen was elected as the chairperson of the Kuomintang, calling for the Democratic Progressive Party to stop hatred and division.
鄭麗文當選國民黨主席 爭政黨輪替 籲民進黨停仇恨撕裂 化解兩岸對立 - 20251019 - 中國 - 每日明報Hong Kong· 2025-10-19
Cheng Li-wen won the party’s chair election with 65,122 votes, becoming the second woman to hold the post.
Ex-legislator Cheng Li-wen elected as KMT chairTaiwan· 2025-10-18
Cheng Li-wen is a former lawmaker and a front-runner in the KMT chairperson election.
EDITORIAL: KMT deals with Chinese interferenceTaiwan· 2025-10-17
Cheng Li-wen is a former KMT lawmaker who emphasizes reconciliation with China as the best defense for Taiwan.
KMT chair candidates underestimate China: reportTaiwan· 2025-10-05