Chinese CPC invites Cheng Li-wun for mainland visit to boost cross-strait ties

BEIJING: The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, led by General Secretary Xi Jinping, has formally invited Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of Taiwan’s Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party, to visit the Chinese mainland from April 7 to 12, a CPC official announced on Monday.

Song Tao, head of the CPC Central Committee’s Taiwan Work Office, confirmed that Cheng will lead a KMT delegation to Jiangsu, Shanghai, and Beijing during the visit.

Song highlighted that since assuming office, Cheng has repeatedly expressed her willingness to visit the mainland. The invitation aims to strengthen communication between the CPC and the KMT and support the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations.

Cheng accepted the invitation, expressing her gratitude and emphasizing the importance of both parties working together to promote peace in the Taiwan Strait, enhance exchanges and cooperation, and improve the well-being of people on both sides.

The two sides will coordinate to finalize arrangements for the visit, which is seen as a key step in fostering dialogue and mutual understanding between the CPC and KMT.