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Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance

  • Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun visited the U.S. to clear up "misunderstandings" about her pro-engagement stance, meeting lawmakers and think-tank experts.
  • Her KMT cut planned extra arms spending, drawing U.S. hawk criticism, but Cheng said dialogue with Beijing doesn't mean giving up Taiwan's defense or democracy and the party may draft its own defense bill.
  • Cheng praised both Xi and Trump, calling Xi "gentle" and welcoming the recent U.S.-China summit as helping peace and stability.
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