Two Republican members of Congress are set to meet with a senior leader of Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang Party in Washington, as U.S. lawmakers seek greater insight into the party’s approach toward China and Taiwan’s defense strategy.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Representative Young Kim will meet with Cheng Li-wun, a prominent figure within the Kuomintang, which advocates closer engagement with Beijing and supports maintaining peaceful cross-strait relations.
The discussions come at a time of heightened attention on Taiwan’s security and its relationship with both China and the United States.
Lawmakers are also expected to emphasize the importance of maintaining strong defense capabilities as Taiwan faces growing military pressure from Beijing.
Defense spending is likely to be a central topic. Taiwan’s legislature recently approved a substantial special defense package, though some U.S. officials have expressed concerns that Taipei has not moved aggressively enough to strengthen its military preparedness.
The meeting also comes as the Trump administration weighs additional arms sales to Taiwan and amid ongoing discussions about the future direction of U.S.-Taiwan relations.
The visit highlights the continuing effort by American policymakers to engage with political leaders across Taiwan’s political spectrum while monitoring developments in cross-strait relations.
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