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Cheng Li-wen's two sentences are strange! He exposes Signs of "CCP manipulation"
Image : KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wen met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing today. (Reuters)
KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wen met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on 10 April 2026 and delivered a speech. During her speech, she praised China for "completely eradicating poverty" and becoming a "moderately prosperous society" under Xi Jinping's leadership. After media reports, netizens immediately mocked her, saying "How dare she say such things?" and "Escape poverty with a monthly salary of 3,000 RMB." Legislator Lin Chun-hsien warned that there were obvious signs of CCP manipulation in this speech, and these two sentences are precisely the propaganda slogans that the CCP has been forcefully using domestically in recent years.
Lin Chun-hsien posted on Facebook today, stating that he carefully read the full text of Cheng Li-wen's speech and felt there were several points that required special attention and vigilance. First, this transcript of the speech clearly shows signs of being heavily manipulated by the CCP. For example, the most obvious example is the section on "comprehensive poverty alleviation" and "building a moderately prosperous society in all respects." These two phrases are propaganda slogans that the CCP has been forcefully using domestically in recent years, and can be seen everywhere in China.
Furthermore, terms such as "the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation" and "a community of shared future" are all CCP propaganda language, arranged by the CCP to be spoken by Cheng Li-wen to the Chinese people themselves, and have nothing to do with the Taiwanese people.
Lin Chun-hsien stated that all of the above is merely Cheng Li-wen being used as a puppet, and has nothing to do with the Taiwanese people. The truly serious and alarming aspect is Cheng Li-wen's mention of "the inland waters of the Taiwan Strait" and a "peace framework." He stated that he has repeatedly emphasized over the years that the more internationalized the Taiwan Strait becomes, the safer Taiwan will be. The passage of foreign warships through the Taiwan Strait, besides upholding freedom of navigation, also signifies that the Taiwan Strait is a neutral area between two different political entities, which has very important symbolic significance.
And the so-called "peace framework" is precisely the "unfinished business" of the Lien-Hu meeting. These two points combined essentially define cross-strait relations as a "domestic issue," eliminating any room for international intervention. The insidious nature of their intentions should not be underestimated. Given Xi Jinping and Cheng Li-wen's intentions, the key question is how things will develop from here.
Lin Chun-hsien predicts the script will play out like this: the CCP deliberately stirs up trouble in the Taiwan Strait, then the KMT rushes in shouting "peace is needed across the Strait," proposing a so-called "peace agreement" that would "inland" the Taiwan Strait. The Taiwan People's Party cooperates, attempting to use its majority in the legislature to force the government to compromise. "Of course, to borrow a famous quote from a former chairman, we will not yield. But since we have seen through the opponent's tactics, we must prepare ourselves and be on high alert."
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Is the goal of the KMT and the CPC to achieve peaceful reunification across the Taiwan Strait? Cheng Li-wen reveals Xi Jinping made these remarks
Reporter : Liu Wan-lin, Taipei / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/5399741
The "Cheng-Xi Meeting" took place on 10 April 2026. Following the meeting, Kuomintang Chairperson Cheng Li-wen held a press conference with Chinese and foreign reporters. NBC News asked whether, after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, she believed their shared goal was peaceful reunification across the Taiwan Strait. Cheng Li-wen emphasized that throughout the talks, what was truly highlighted and valued was the shared sentiment of being Chinese citizens. She stated that Xi Jinping respects Taiwan's different way of life and system. While social systems and political stances may differ across the Strait, the common ancestors and national bloodline cannot be severed, and differences in social systems should not be an excuse for division.
The foreign media asked, "Chairperson Cheng mentioned in a previous interview that her trip to the mainland was primarily to seek reconciliation. After meeting with General Secretary Xi, do you believe that you two share a common goal: peaceful reunification across the Taiwan Strait?"
Cheng Li-wen stated that throughout today's talks, "what was truly highlighted and valued was the shared sentiment of being Chinese citizens." Furthermore, during the conversation, Xi Jinping "in fact acknowledged and respected Taiwan's different way of life and system," and hoped this would be mutual, with Taiwan also respecting and affirming the development achievements of mainland China. She specifically mentioned the hope that no conflict would occur between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait, and that in the future, both sides would be like one family, with more exchanges and closer ties.
Cheng Li-wen said that Rome was not built in a day, and this requires a continuous process of effort and a steadfast future. She hopes to unite and strive together to achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. Everything must be done one step at a time, and this path must be taken steadily step by step. "On this point, General Secretary Xi and I are very pragmatic."
Cheng Li-wen also mentioned that Xi Jinping said, "Social systems and political views may differ, but our common ancestors and national bloodline cannot be severed." Therefore, differences in social systems should not be an excuse for division; this is a very significant release of goodwill. We pragmatically face the many differences that have arisen after the long historical development of both sides of the Taiwan Strait. However, today, the achievements of Taiwan and the mainland are both great and successful achievements of the Chinese nation. We appreciate and respect each other, and can even learn from each other. There are greater opportunities for cooperation in the future, further expanding the existing achievements between the two sides, not only benefiting both sides but also humanity. We hope to consolidate and establish a peaceful and stable relationship."
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Finally met Xi Jinping! Cheng Li-wen praises mainland China's "extraordinary achievements" under Xi's leadership
Reporter : Liu Wan-lin, Taipei / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/5399313 / Image : KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wen visited China for the "2026 Peace Journey" and met with Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, today. (Screenshot from Xinhua News Agency website)
KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wen visited China for the "2026 Peace Journey" and met with Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, today. In her remarks, Cheng Li-wen stated that peace is a shared morality and value between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. Both sides should transcend political confrontation and seek a systemic solution to prevent and avoid war. On the common political basis of adhering to the "1992 Consensus and opposing Taiwan independence," both sides should further plan and construct a systemic and sustainable dialogue and cooperation mechanism to make the peaceful development of cross-strait relations irreversible.
The "Cheng-Xi Meeting" began with a welcoming address by Xi Jinping, followed by a speech from Cheng Li-wen. However, due to Cheng's lengthy speech, reporters were asked to leave.
Cheng Li-wen stated that it was a great honour for the leaders of our two parties to gather and exchange views after a decade. At this moment, she deeply felt the global attention and the heavy historical responsibility entrusted to Cheng and Xi.
Cheng Li-wen said, "We are currently facing a highly turbulent era, but also an era full of hope. It is an era of the most widespread conflict since World War II, but it may also be an era in which all parties, after painful reflection, are determined to rebuild peace. The future of cross-strait relations is a question we all face. Undeniably, the interaction between the KMT and the CCP over more than a century has been full of ups and downs, but what we have always shared has been how to enable the Chinese nation to move from decline to rejuvenation."
Cheng Li-wen stated that since the peace visit of former KMT Chairman Lien Chan in 2005, which broke the ice, both parties have, with a forward-looking historical vision and from the perspective of the nation and the times, been committed to promoting reconciliation and peaceful development across the Taiwan Strait. In fact, peace and reconciliation across the Strait should only be the starting point for our two parties' joint efforts. She said, "We bear a greater responsibility and mission for the people on both sides of the Strait and for all Chinese people."
Cheng Li-wen expressed that therefore, the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is a shared rejuvenation for the people on both sides of the Strait. It is a reawakening and flourishing of the spirit of Chinese civilization. It is also a compassionate and empathetic global vision, a positive contribution to world peace and human progress. She firmly believes that this path to revitalizing China will surely inspire hearts and minds, lead the times, and is a shared value and common responsibility for both sides of the Strait.
Cheng Li-wen stated that under the leadership of General Secretary Xi Jinping, the mainland's development has not only achieved complete poverty alleviation and built a moderately prosperous society in all respects, achieving remarkable success, but has also continued to take off. The 15th Five-Year Plan has just begun, and it will surely reach new heights, which is worth looking forward to.
Cheng Li-wen also mentioned that although people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait live under different systems, we will respect each other and move towards each other. She believes that peace is a shared moral and value for both sides, and both sides should transcend political confrontation, jointly plan and build a win-win, mutually beneficial community of shared future, and seek a systemic solution to prevent and avoid war, making the Taiwan Strait a model for world peace and conflict resolution.
Cheng Li-wen said that although the world is becoming increasingly extreme, and some shared human values are gradually being abandoned, we will jointly uphold the shared concept of sustainability. We will cooperate in areas such as new energy, disease prevention, and the ethics and applications of artificial intelligence, using technology to serve human well-being and promote sustainable development worldwide.
Cheng Li-wen expressed her hope that through the unremitting efforts of both parties, the Taiwan Strait will no longer be a potential focal point of conflict, nor a chessboard for external intervention. The Taiwan Strait will be a strait connecting kinship, civilization, and hope. This is a symbol of the joint efforts of Chinese people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to safeguard peace. We will demonstrate to the world that the people on both sides of the Strait, sharing Chinese civilization, possess the highest wisdom to resolve difficult differences and have immense compassion to make crucial contributions to human peace and development. Our two parties should jointly build modern Chinese civilization and set an example for the integration and prosperity of human civilization.
Cheng Li-wen hopes that the Kuomintang and the Communist Party will jointly promote the institutionalization of cross-strait peace. Based on the common political foundation of adhering to the "1992 Consensus and opposing Taiwan independence," both sides should further plan and construct institutionalized and sustainable dialogue and cooperation mechanisms to make the peaceful development of both sides irreversible and fundamentally eliminate all causes of conflict.
Cheng Li-wen said, "We are jointly launching a project to revitalize Chinese civilization, based on Chinese culture and with harmony and coexistence as the core. Both sides should jointly study and promote various systems and initiatives that help eliminate disputes and create peace, and transform successful experiences into models that can be learned from by conflict zones around the world."
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The Cheng-Xi meeting has begun! Lai Chung-chih sarcastically remarked: "Forced to be created under China's 'peace framework'"
Kuomintang (KMT) Chairperson Cheng Li-wen embarked on a "peace tour" to China, meeting with Chinese Communist Party (CCP) General Secretary Xi Jinping in Beijing this morning (10 April). In response, Lai Chung-chiang, convener of the Economic and Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Taiwan (EDA), stated that the Cheng-Xi meeting, in essence, is a Chinese-only peace framework. If Taiwan does not further "unify" with China according to the KMT-CCP consensus, the carrot will be replaced by a stick, and peace will be replaced by missiles.
Lai Chung-chiang posted on Facebook that the Cheng-Xi meeting, despite its flowery rhetoric, is essentially a Chinese-only peace framework. On the surface, it aims to force Taiwanese people to acknowledge their Chinese identity and that Taiwan is part of China, promising peace in return.
Lai Chung-chiang said that in reality, it's a carrot and stick situation, with the Cheng-Xi meeting on one hand and naval exercises in the East China Sea on the other. If Taiwan does not further "unify" with China according to the KMT-CCP consensus and support Xi Jinping's vision of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, the carrot will be replaced by a stick, and peace will be replaced by missiles. This is a "peace framework" that forces Taiwanese people to become Chinese.
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KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wen claims the Xi-Cheng Meeting will be a major advantage for Taiwan's Election
Reporter : Liu Wan-lin, Taipei / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/5399630
Image : The Xi-Cheng meeting took place today, and KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wen held a press conference with Chinese and foreign journalists afterward. (Reuters)
The Xi-Cheng meeting took place today, and KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wen held a press conference with Chinese and foreign journalists afterward. She stated that there was no so-called "ticket" to completing the visit to China; it was simply about "the 1992 Consensus and opposing Taiwan independence." Taiwan did not sacrifice or give up anything. Cheng emphasized that this will be a major advantage for Taiwan's election, "and these will all translate into election votes." Of course, winning the election is necessary to implement all political propositions, which is a challenge the KMT must face.
When asked by the media about Cheng Li-wen's hope that exchanges could create a peace dividend, but arguing that these dividends would be difficult to fully realize as long as the KMT is not in power, how can the KMT avoid being manipulated by competing parties and gain mainstream public support when promoting cross-strait exchanges?
Cheng Li-wen stated that since taking office as party chairperson, she has faced various fabricated stories from within Taiwan, revealing their anxiety and lack of confidence, as if they are afraid that we will successfully accomplish these things as we have today. She repeatedly assured everyone that this is not an unattainable or impossible task, and that she is not some kind of superhuman being. She emphasized again and again that there are no other obstacles, no other demands, no other so-called "tickets"—nothing at all. It's really that simple: "The 1992 Consensus, Opposition to Taiwan Independence."
Cheng Li-wen stressed, "Taiwan has not sacrificed or given up anything, yet we can see spring in full bloom, smiles on each other's faces, and hands clasped as we sit at the table to exchange ideas. Therefore, many inner demons and obstacles are deliberately created and manipulated by people. As I said, this will be a major advantage for the Taiwan election."
Cheng Li-wen explained that while many may not fully understand the situation, the 10-year hiatus in cross-strait relations has led to increasing tension and antagonism, causing immense suffering for many. Such pain and hardship cannot be easily dismissed by politicians.
She also emphasized that all political intentions and aspirations should be people-centered. During her four-month trip across Taiwan, she witnessed widespread public expression of hope for peaceful cross-strait exchanges, not to mention the desire to avoid seeing Taiwan's next generation on the battlefield. "These sentiments will translate into votes," she said.
Cheng Li-wen further stated that winning elections is essential in Taiwan to realize all political propositions and ideals. This is a challenge the Kuomintang (KMT) must face, and they are taking it very seriously, proceeding cautiously and strategically in this year's general election.
She reiterated that she does not want this issue to become a factor in vote counting; it should be considered a higher priority. However, when faced with potential obstacles and enemies, she said, "We must also overcome all difficulties and challenges to win the people's approval through the vote, which will make the path of cross-strait peace more stable and successful."
