KMT Responds to Greene's Comments on Cheng Li-wun's U.S. Visit: Opposing Taiwan Independence Serves U.S. Interests

CNA (Taipei) Regarding AIT Director Raymond Greene's comments that KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun will likely be asked about the party's political orientation during her June U.S. visit, KMT Culture and Communications Committee Chairwoman Yin Nai-ching stated on the 22nd that the KMT has always upheld the ROC constitutional system, followed the ROC Constitution, and opposed Taiwan independence. Cheng will clearly explain the party's consistent stance during her visit. Yin noted that how to handle the Taiwan issue is the core political foundation between the U.S. and China. She pointed out that U.S. President Trump has publicly stated he does not support Taiwan independence and will not fight for it. The KMT's stance aligns with U.S. national interests and cross-strait stability. Yin also pointed out that regarding policy toward mainland China, the KMT relies on the "1992 Consensus" based on the ROC Constitution to remove the fuse of Taiwan independence and push forward cross-strait relations. Regarding reports that the U.S. is pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, Yin argued that the NT$780 billion special bill proposed by the KMT and TPP caucuses is the most stable and appropriate plan, meeting Taiwan's force buildup needs while maintaining fiscal stability and supporting arms purchases from the U.S.