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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Arpan Rai

Who is Taiwan’s new firebrand opposition leader seen as soft on Beijing?

Taiwan’s main opposition party has elected a Beijing-leaning firebrand leader who promises to “unite” not just the Kuomintang (KMT), but also “all of Taiwan” amid the threat of a full-scale invasion by China.

Cheng Li-wun, who will lead Taiwan’s main opposition political party KMT from 1 November after being elected last week, has taken a conciliatory tone regarding China, pledging to keep peace with the giant neighbour.

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