The leader of Taiwan's main opposition party Kuomintang (KMT), Cheng Li-wun, on Monday heads to the United States for a two-week visit.

The trip comes two months after her visit to China, where she met with President Xi Jinping and spoke of there being a need for work to "promote reconciliation across the Strait and create regional prosperity and peace."

China views Taiwan, which is governed independently, as a breakaway province and has not ruled out the use of force in taking it back.

Taipei: Opposition KMT Leader Heads To US For Two-Week Visit

Taiwan’s political arena is witnessing high-voltage drama as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Kuomintang (KMT) clash over recalling lawmakers in a bid to gain control of the legislature. With Taiwan’s unique three-step recall system, voters have the power to reshape the legislative landscape.

Taiwan's recall battle heats up as parties fight for control

Kmt, News on Kmt, stories on Kmt, articles on Kmt, Kmt stories at Wion, Kmt news, Kmt latest news

kmt

Taipei: Opposition KMT Leader Heads To US For Two-Week Visit

Taiwan's recall battle heats up as parties fight for control