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Taiwan Opposition Leader's US Diplomatic Visit Amid China Scrutiny
Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) opposition leader Cheng Li-wun is conducting a high-profile two-week US visit, hoping to meet President Trump and demonstrate the party's appeal to American leadership. The visit attracts intense scrutiny from Beijing and Washington as it signals shifting political dynamics on the island regarding US-China relations and defense policy.
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