Distrust of Trump, fear of China propel new political force in Taiwan

12/12/2025 08:00 Washington Post

The Kuomintang party’s new leader, Cheng Li-wun, is pushing much closer ties with China, reflecting growing fears Washington would not help in a war over Taiwan.

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