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Taiwan KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun to Visit U.S. This Month

KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun made the statement ahead of a two-week U.S. visit that begins Monday. She met Chinese President Xi Jinping during an April trip to China.

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U.S. President Donald Trump when she visits the United States this month.

U.S. Trip. She had met Chinese President Xi Jinping during an April visit to China and said she is willing to meet anyone who is conducive to peace.

U.S. President. She added that her only official position is KMT chairwoman. The remarks came as Cheng prepared to depart for the United States, following her earlier engagement with Xi in Beijing.

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  • japantimes.co.jp reported: No Taiwanese leader has met a sitting U.S. president since the severing of diplomatic relations in 1979
  • japantimes.co.jp reported: Cheng Li-wun met Chinese President Xi Jinping in April
  • japantimes.co.jp reported: Cheng Li-wun holds only the official position of KMT chairwoman

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