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News|South China SeaTaiwan opposition elects new leader who wants peace with ChinaCheng Li-wun will take over the leadership of Kuomintang party on November 1.

Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), has elected Cheng Li-wun as its new leader. Cheng, a former lawmaker, will assume leadership on Tue, Nov 1, 2025. Her election marks a significant shift for the KMT as she has expressed criticism of…

LBy Leo UnderwoodOct 19, 20251 min read

Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), has elected Cheng Li-wun as its new leader. Cheng, a former lawmaker, will assume leadership on Tue, Nov 1, 2025. Her election marks a significant shift for the KMT as she has expressed criticism of high defense spending and advocates for peaceful relations with China, which claims sovereignty over Taiwan.

Cheng, aged 55, won the leadership position by defeating former Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin and four other candidates. She secured more than 50 percent of the votes, despite a voter turnout of less than 40 percent among party members. Cheng's leadership is expected to influence domestic politics significantly, especially given the heightened military and political tensions with China.

Although the KMT does not hold the presidency, the party, in alliance with the Taiwan People's Party, possesses a legislative majority. This coalition presents a challenge to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in passing budget proposals and legislation.

Taiwan's main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), has elected Cheng Li-wun as its new leader.
Leo Underwood · Thehackingpost

Cheng, who began her political career with the DPP, has stated her opposition to increasing Taiwan's defense budget, a policy strongly supported by both the current administration and the United States. Her stance reflects a broader strategic vision that emphasizes regional peace over military escalation.

The election campaign faced allegations of Chinese interference. Jaw Shau-kong, a supporter of Hau and the KMT's vice-presidential candidate in the previous year, accused social media platforms of spreading disinformation about Hau. Taiwan's National Security Bureau reported over 1,000 election-related videos on TikTok and 23 YouTube accounts, with more than half located outside of Taiwan, although no specific connections to China were confirmed.

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DPP representatives have highlighted concerns over potential Chinese influence, urging the KMT to prioritize Taiwan's security. Cheng has dismissed these allegations as baseless, and Beijing has stated that online comments from Chinese users do not reflect any official position.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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